SOLID WASTE TRUCK OPERATOR

SOLID WASTE TRUCK OPERATOR

Salary

$4,691.98 - $6,467.96 Monthly

Location

Burbank, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

260737B1

Department

Public Works

Division

Sanitation

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:

Week of 09/14/26 - Blind application & supplemental scoring

Week of 09/28/26 - Performance examination

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Under supervision, to operate various types of solid waste collection trucks; to perform heavy manual labor in the collection, trucking, and disposal of refuse and recyclable materials; and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions

Operates various types of solid waste collection trucks, including front loader, side loader, rear loader, bin handling unit, forklift, bin delivery truck-and-trailer, and automated unit, on an assigned route; picks up and loads refuse and recyclable materials into the truck; operates mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse and recyclable materials; drives to designated area to deliver refuse and recyclable materials; safely operates the solid waste collection truck; safely operates the packing and dumping apparatus; assures that solid waste collection truck is properly fueled, equipped, lubricated, and serviced; washes interior and exterior of solid waste collection truck; reports needed repairs immediately; answers citizen complaints; responds to inquiries from the business community regarding potential service; maintains required written records, including documenting field issues in writing; may supervise solid waste field crews; may have the opportunity to participate in related cross-training opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of traffic laws involved in equipment operations; safe operations of and safety precautions necessary in operation of equipment, including various types of solid waste collection trucks.

Skill in physical stamina to engage in heavy manual type of work.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "B" drivers license or equivalent without air brake restriction at time of appointment.

Supplemental Information

None.

This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees Association (BCEA)

The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits

Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets

Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.

01

You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Solid Waste Truck Operator. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process. INSTRUCTIONS Answer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

I certify that the Supplemental Questionnaire responses are my own and were not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or any other automated tool. I understand that submitting responses that are not my own may result in disqualification from the selection process or removal from employment consideration.

• Yes, I certify that the responses provided are my own.

03

Do you currently possess a California Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Medical Card as issued through the Department of Motor Vehicles?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

06

Which of the following best describes your experience driving an Automated Side Loader Refuse Collection Vehicle?

• None
• None to six (6) months of experience
• Six (6) months to a year of experience
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience

07

Which of the following best describes your experience driving a Front-loading refuse collection vehicle?

• None
• None to six (6) months of experience
• Six (6) months to a year of experience
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience

08

Which of the following best describes your experience driving a Rear-loading refuse collection vehicle?

• None
• None to six (6) months of experience
• Six (6) months to a year of experience
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience

09

Which of the following best describes your experience driving a bin maneuvering vehicle also known as a "scout truck"?

• None
• None to six (6) months of experience
• Six (6) months to a year of experience
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience

10

Which of the following best describes the last time you performed a Pre-Trip vehicle inspection test on a Class A or Class B commercial vehicle?

• None
• One (1) month to a year
• One (1) to two (2) years
• Two (2) to three (3) years
• Three (3) or more years

11

I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.

• YES

Required Question

Employer City of Burbank

Address 301 East Olive Avenue

Burbank, California, 91502

Phone 818-238-5031

Website http://www.burbankca.gov/jobs