Sanitation Truck Driver
- Pay
- $47,819 – $53,165 per year
- Location
- Dallas, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Texas Class B CDL
- heavy vehicle operation
- preventive vehicle maintenance
- route navigation
About the role
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Job Summary
The Sanitation Truck Driver drives a truck to transport refuse, recycling, equipment, or other materials to locations within city limits. Operates various pieces of heavy equipment on the city's landfill to ensure that the streets and alleyways of Dallas are clean and free of trash.
About the role
Overview The Sanitation Truck Driver drives a truck to transport refuse, recycling, equipment, or other materials to locations within city limits. Operates various pieces of heavy equipment on the city's landfill to ensure that the streets and alleyways of Dallas are clean and free of trash.
Essential Functions 1 Drives a regular or automated garbage truck to gather garbage from residential and commercial areas of the city; operates a trailer-truck combination equipment, front end loader, other large dump trucks or heavy equipment to transport large quantities of brush, tree limbs, and other solid refuse collected from streets and alleys to ensure safe and clean residential and business areas free from garbage or debris.
2 Operates, drives, and safely uses a winch, dump truck, rear-end loader or a low-bed truck when collecting recycling materials such as glass and aluminum to efficiently collect such items under City's Recycling Program.
3 Performs daily pre-trip equipment inspection and preventive maintenance service by checking screens, oil, filters, and tires; ensures optimum operation and performance of vehicle; maintains clean vehicle by washing, brushing, and cleaning the truck's interior to ensure a clean and professional image and safe and sanitary conditions.
4 Maintains, tracks, and keeps accurate records on miles driven and bags used to maintain information for administrative purposes; notifies supervisor of problems encountered on streets and alleyways to resolve garbage pickup problems. 5 Assists in the direction of trucks performing dumping and related work to ensure efficiency of Landfill operations. 6 Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills 1 Knowledge of City policies and procedures. 2 Knowledge of preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance. 3 Knowledge of City services, City layout, and general geographical awareness. 4 Ability to operate trailer-truck combination and other automotive equipment in a skillful and safe manner. 5 Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.
6 Ability to utilize and comprehend maps depicting city streets and blocks. 7 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 8 Ability to use a variety of hand tools such pitchfork and shovel. 9 Communicating effectively and in writing 10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Experience 1 year of experience working with machines and equipment Licenses and Certifications State of Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Education High School Diploma, GED Salary Range $47,819.20 - $53,164.80 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Dallas City Hall's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Sanitation Truck Driver role at Dallas City Hall?
The Sanitation Truck Driver posting at Dallas City Hall states compensation of $47,819 – $53,165 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Dallas City Hall's official career site.
Where is the Sanitation Truck Driver job at Dallas City Hall located?
This Sanitation Truck Driver position at Dallas City Hall is located in Dallas, TX (On-site). Always check Dallas City Hall's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Sanitation Truck Driver at Dallas City Hall?
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