Solid Waste Driver/Collector-Public Works

Primary duty is to collect residential refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes.  The incumbent will drive refuse trucks on assigned routes approximately 60% of the time, when regular drivers are not available.  This position requires heavy manual work in   collection of refuse and recycling. Operates mechanisms for loading, compacting, and dumping refuse and recyclables. This is a 40-hour per week position, however actual work time is often based on task completion.  

Additional requirements include:

Ø  Desire/ability to work in a physically strenuous environment, which includes repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs., and walking for long periods. 

Ø  Willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Ø  Ability to work well within a team environment.

Ø  Ability to develop and maintain an excellent work attendance record.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    ·       Possession of valid Class B restricted license with air brake endorsement, issued from the state by which the     incumbent resides.

    ·       Good driving record.

   Preferred Qualifications:

    ·       High School Diploma or GED.

    ·       Experience driving large refuse vehicles and/or similar vehicles.

    ·       Two or more years of experience in solid waste operations.

SALARY: $22.45 hourly

Employee Benefits: Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 401(k) with employer match; 457 savings plan.  Task work is available for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Please visit the City of Bowie website at www.cityofbowie.org

All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.

     APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 4, 2025

Applicants for this position MUST register FOR THE Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol

Clearinghouse. (https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/) Applicants not registered will not be considered.

The City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol-testing employer. EOE