Job detail for Solid Waste Truck Driver

City of Redlands

Solid Waste Truck Driver

SALARY

$25.70 - $33.64 Hourly

$2,055.73 - $2,690.88 Biweekly

$4,454.08 - $5,830.25 Monthly

$53,449.00 - $69,963.00 Annually

LOCATION

Redlands, CA

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

02157

DEPARTMENT

Facilities Community Services

DIVISION

Solid Waste

OPENING DATE

09/18/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

MAX NUMBER OF APPLICANTS

100

SALARY

$25.70 - $33.64 Hourly

$2,055.73 - $2,690.88 Biweekly

$4,454.08 - $5,830.25 Monthly

$53,449.00 - $69,963.00 Annually

LOCATION

Redlands, CA

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

02157

DEPARTMENT

Facilities Community Services

DIVISION

Solid Waste

OPENING DATE

09/18/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

MAX NUMBER OF APPLICANTS

100

Description

Only the first 100 applications will be accepted

Join our team and help keep our community clean, safe, and running smoothly. We're looking for a dependable, safety-focused driver who takes pride in delivering reliable public service every day.

Under supervision, operates equipment on assigned routes; performs commercial and residential refuse collection and recycling activities; and performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including solid waste front loaders, rear loaders, automated solid waste collection vehicles, and recycling vehicles;
• Follows assigned route(s), servicing containers which are located on the property of residential and/or commercial customers to collect and load refuse and/or recycling vehicles; transfers refuse to landfill;
• Performs pre/post-trip inspections which may include duties such as checking oil, tires, and fluid levels of vehicle; identify and report mechanical or other problems to supervisor;
• Informs the supervisor of operating condition of solid waste collection vehicles, vehicular accidents, and conditions which prevent pick-ups of refuse and/or recyclables as scheduled;
• Assists with training new personnel;
• Tag bins and recycling when necessary to inform customers of proper collection procedures and notifies supervisor; engage courteously with customers and general public;
• Refers complaints to the appropriate supervisor or manager;
• Prepares and maintains records; and
• Performs related duties and as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:

• One year of responsible experience in driving/operating heavy equipment and/or commercial vehicles.
• Experience in refuse collection and operating solid waste vehicles is desirable.

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California commercial driver's license.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift up to 65 lbs.;
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate and reach with hands and arms;
• Regularly exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
• Regularly travel to different sites and locations; and
• Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online.  Applicants must list current and past work experience.  Do not indicate “See Resume”.

Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification).  The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org or Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org

EmployerCity of Redlands

Address

35 Cajon St

Redlands, California, 92373

Phone 909 798 7514

Websitehttp://www.cityofredlands.org

EmployerCity of RedlandsPhone 909 798 7514 Websitehttp://www.cityofredlands.orgAddress

35 Cajon St

Redlands, California, 92373

Solid Waste Truck Driver Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 How many years of responsible experience do you have driving/operating heavy equipment?

None

Less than 1 year

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

7 years or more

• QUESTION 2 How many years of responsible experience do you have driving/operating commercial vehicles?

None

Less than 1 year

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

7 years or more

• QUESTION 3 How many years of experience do you have in refuse collection and operating solid waste vehicles, if any?

None

Less than 1 year

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

7 years or more

• QUESTION 4 Please indicate the types of equipment you have operated? Select all that apply.

Front, Rear, and/or Side Loaders

Refuse/garbage collection trucks

Roll-off trucks and hook-lift trucks

Dump Trucks

Recycling Vehicles

Street Sweeper

Water Trucks

Vacuum trucks

Bulldozers

Excavators

Tractor-trailers and other heavy commercial vehicles

Forklifts

Compactors, rollers and related waste-handling equipment

Loader/backhoe or skid-steer equipment

Hydraulic lifts, hoists, and container systems

Fuel Tankers

Flatbed and Long Haul trucks

Scrapers

Motor graders

Buses

None of the Above

QUESTION 5 Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 6 Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent

High School or Equivalent

Some College Coursework

AS/AA (Associate Degree)

BS/BA (Bachelors Degree)

MS/MA (Masters Degree) or Higher

• QUESTION 7 Do you possess a valid California commercial driver's license?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 8 Please indicate your driver's license type.

Class A CDL

Class B CDL

Class C

Other

• Required Question