Solid Waste Truck Driver

Solid Waste Truck Driver

Salary

$55,735.56 Annually

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026-07047

Department

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Opening Date

04/10/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Administrative Services Office is actively seeking a Solid Waste Truck Driver.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is service maintenance work operating trucks and other equipment used to collect and transport solid waste materials for disposal, reuse and recycling. Work requires knowledge of standardized work routines and procedures in operating vehicles relating to solid waste operations. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with customers and others and include requesting or providing information, asking questions, or obtaining clarification. Work is fairly routine following established routines, standing instructions, and established procedures and involves similar situations requiring choice of correct procedure. Work is performed primarily outdoors where there are some risks and hazards associated with the collection of solid waste materials, such as exposure to hazardous or contaminated materials. Operates a two-way radio and packer-type trucks, mechanical street sweepers, recycling vehicles, boom trucks, buses, leachate tanker trucks, and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 lbs. or more associated with solid waste collection and disposal. Work involves moderate physical activity and demands which include lifting objects weighing less than 50 pounds. Work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing situations.

Examples of Work

• Operates vehicles to collect and transport solid waste materials for disposal, reuse and recycling.
• Maintains mileage and service records, such as daily reports and locations of large trash piles.
• Receives and dispatches routine messages and information and keeps applicable records.
• Responds to questions and minor complaints from the public and refers major problems to a superior.
• Checks operating and safety conditions of vehicles, performs minor servicing and reports needed repairs or servicing.
• Oversees and participates in the cleaning and washing of assigned vehicles.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the routines and procedures in operating vehicles and equipment used in collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse and recycling.
• Knowledge of state and local driving laws.
• Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Skill in operating solid waste vehicles, machinery, tools and related equipment under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to read street guides and maps.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to check operating and safety conditions of vehicles and perform minor servicing.
• Ability to respond to questions and minor complaints from the public.
• Ability to receive and dispatch routine messages and information.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to lift objects weighing less than 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, including rules and regulations.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Must possess and maintain a valid class B or higher commercial Driver's license (CDL) during employment in this class.
• Registration with the Florida Motor Carrier Safety Administration is required prior to appointment.
• Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.
• Depending upon assignment, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License may be required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random, and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $55,735.56 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

• Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
• No

05

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Drivers License
• GA Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Drivers License.

06

Are you registered as a user with the DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? HTTPS://Clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov

• Yes
• No

07

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

08

Are you in compliance with DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol requirements?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

12

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my drivers license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my drivers license.
• I do not possess a valid drivers license.

13

Provide your full Drivers License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx