Solid Waste Collection Truck Driver (Rear Loader)
Salary
$19.47 - $22.79 Hourly
Location
10303 TOOLYARD SAN ANTONIO,TX 78233, TX
Job Type
4A Full-Time
Job Number
2026-01169
Department
Solid Waste Management
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
8/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded
No
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for the operation of a commercial refuse and/or recycling collection vehicle on assigned routes. Transports collected garbage, recyclables, brush and other materials to appropriate City disposal sites. May exercise functional supervision over assigned crew.
Work Location
- Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N San Antonio, TX 78254
- Southwest Service Center - 6927 West Commerce San Antonio, TX 78228
Work Hours/Schedule
6:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Essential Job Functions
- Ensures that collection workers have all necessary work equipment.
- Inspects collection vehicle for proper mechanical functioning.
- Collects garbage, recyclables, brush and other materials on assigned routes
- Operates a large commercial vehicle to transport materials to appropriate disposal site.
- Complies with local rules and regulations.
- Operates mechanism for unloading truck.
- Operates a packer type collection vehicle.
- Operates all equipment attached to trucks such as compactor, drums and hopper.
- Completes a daily activity report.
- Cleans truck at the end of each work day.
- Consults with supervisor on any route changes or hazardous driving conditions.
- May pick up, carry and empty refuse into appropriate vehicle, which includes lifting and carrying bins and materials weighing 40 pounds.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
- Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
- Six (6) months of truck driving experience, or completion of an SA: Ready to Work CDL training program, or completion of the Solid Waste Management Departments Apprentice I Program
- Valid Texas Commercial Class "B" Drivers License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Quest CDL Driving Program graduates
- Train for Jobs SA graduates
Applicant Information
- Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
- Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
- Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
- If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of vehicle safety procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of commercial vehicle operating procedures.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to learn City streets.
- Ability to safely operate a large commercial vehicle in heavy traffic and in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
- Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
- Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
- Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dust; damp/wet surfaces, and high noise level.
Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
Note:
- Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
- Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?
- Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
- Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
- No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.
02
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?
- Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
- Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
- Yes - Both Programs
- No
03
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?
04
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
- 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
- None of the above
05
Do you have the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance?
06
Do you have a valid Texas "B" Commercial Drivers License?
07
How many years of truck driving experience do you have?
- None
- Six (6) months - 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
08
Have you successfully completed an SA: Ready to Work CDL training program?
09
Have you successfully completed the Solid Waste Management Departments Apprentice I Program?
10
Are you a graduate of the Project Quest CDL Driving program?
11
I understand that for this position I will be required to pass a DOT physical examination conducted by a City of San Antonio medical provider and receive a minimum of a 1-year medical certification card as a condition of employment. I further understand that this requirement applies to current City employees applying for CDL positions and if I am a current City employee, I will no longer be grandfathered under the Driver Safety Program Administrative Directive 4.8 if I apply and am selected for this position.
12
I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.
13
I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.
Required Question
Employer City of San Antonio
Address Human Resources Department
San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Phone 210-207-8705
Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx