Operates rear-loading, automated, semi-automated, and other heavy trucks and equipment to collect and transport solid waste along assigned routes; positions vehicles for safe and efficient collection, loading, and dumping of materials; operates truck-mounted mechanisms to collect, secure, and compact solid waste; monitors collection activities to ensure timely route completion; ensures loads are properly balanced, covered, secured, and contained; monitors the work environment to ensure the safety of employees, equipment, and the public; obeys all traffic laws, safety guidelines, and operating procedures; performs vehicle inspections and basic equipment maintenance; and performs manual refuse collection and other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred; one year of experience operating heavy equipment and/or driving and operating heavy trucks; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.