Driver - Solid Waste

About the Department

Position Duties

• Essential Functions: Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business. Drives or operates all equipment at the Solid Waste Department, including, but not limited to, an auto side loader, rear loader, a one man or a two man knuckle boom truck and trailer, a wheeled loader at the mulch site, or a forklift, or any other truck within the Solid Waste Department and acts as driver or operator for a yard waste on assigned routes under a variety of weather conditions. New employees start out on the back of a trash truck, then move to a two-man trash truck and then a two-man boom, a one-man boom or an automatic side loader. Working on the back of a garbage collection truck where work involves heavy lifting and exposure to fumes, chemicals and other noxious odors, and noise. Fills out daily paperwork including Vehicle Condition Report (VCR). Safely drives or operates either a one-person or two-person knuckle boom loader on assigned routes collecting yard waste under a variety of weather conditions. Performs routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned vehicle. Assesses safe operating conditions, especially if any overhead lines are present: electric power lines, telephone lines, and cable lines. Must be aware of any possible traffic or other unsafe conditions that may be present. Assists Driver by walking to piles of waste; uses pitchfork or rake to assist in final clean up at collection locations as necessary. Assists Laborers by helping lift heavy objects and cleaning areas of scattered trash. Safely operates a wheeled front-end loader located at the mulch site or a forklift located at the Solid Waste Department. Drives and/or operates a specific truck on assigned daily routes from both the left- and right-hand driving positions. Operates controls on the inside of the cab with the left hand to operate the outside lift arm. Washes and maintains assigned vehicle’s cleanliness, ensures vehicle is properly fueled. Operates a two-way radio for communication between the Solid Waste Department and truck assigned using proper FCC protocol. Repairs damaged garbage cans and delivers new cans to new residents. Performs other work as assigned. Physical Demands: Refer to Essential Functions Addendum #4.

Essential Functions

Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Ability to perform occasional overtime, holiday, and weekend work as needed. Ability to safely drive all the trucks and equipment used in the Department. Special Certifications and Licenses: Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CITY OF MURFREESBORO BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL CALENDAR FOR 2026 WORK WEEK: SUNDAY - SATURDAY 26 PAY DATES Two Week Pay Cycle Two Week Pay Cycle START END CHECK DATE START END CHECK DATE 14-Dec-25 27-Dec-25 9-Jan-26 14-Jun-26 27-Jun-26 10-Jul-26 28-Dec-25 10-Jan-26 23-Jan-26 28-Jun-26 11-Jul-26 24-Jul-26 11-Jan-26 24-Jan-26 6-Feb-26 12-Jul-26 25-Jul-26 7-Aug-26 25-Jan-26 7-Feb-26 20-Feb-26 26-Jul-26 8-Aug-26 21-Aug-26 8-Feb-26 21-Feb-26 6-Mar-26 9-Aug-26 22-Aug-26 4-Sep-26 22-Feb-26 7-Mar-26 20-Mar-26 23-Aug-26 5-Sep-26 18-Sep-26 8-Mar-26 21-Mar-26 3-Apr-26 6-Sep-26 19-Sep-26 2-Oct-26 22-Mar-26 4-Apr-26 17-Apr-26 20-Sep-26 3-Oct-26 16-Oct-26 5-Apr-26 18-Apr-26 1-May-26 4-Oct-26 17-Oct-26 30-Oct-26 19-Apr-26 2-May-26 15-May-26 18-Oct-26 31-Oct-26 13-Nov-26 3-May-26 16-May-26 29-May-26 1-Nov-26 14-Nov-26 25-Nov-25 17-May-26 30-May-26 12-Jun-26 15-Nov-26 28-Nov-26 11-Dec-26 31-May-26 13-Jun-26 26-Jun-26 29-Nov-26 12-Dec-26 23-Dec-26 HOLIDAYS - 2026 Holiday Month Day Day of Week New Years Day January 1 Thursday Martin Luther King Day January 19 Monday President's Day February 16 Monday Memorial Day May 25 Monday Juneteenth June 19 Friday Independence Day July 4th (Observed July 3rd) 3 Friday Labor Day September 7 Monday Veterans Day November 11 Wednesday Thanksgiving Day November 26 Thursday Day after Thanksgiving November 27 Friday Christmas Eve December 24 Thursday Christmas Day December 25 Friday
• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform occasional overtime, holiday, and weekend work as needed.
• Ability to safely drive all the trucks and equipment used in the Department.
• Special Certifications and Licenses:
• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Benefits

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