Job Description

Posting number: 01042

Department: Public Works

Division: Refuse Collection - Admin

Job classification: Sanitation Driver

Posting type: Open

Categories: Sanitation

Summary

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800+ employees with an overall operating budget of approximately $370 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS), and Transportation.

Examples of duties

Sanitation Driver

*Apply immediately! Only the first 100 applications will be considered. This job posting may close without prior notice.*

• Skillfully and safely operates a variety of heavy refuse collection equipment in the collection of commercial and residential refuse.
• Participates in the work of a refuse collection crew including the determination of work procedures, training, assisting in solving work problems, following City regulations and policies, and promoting work efficiency.
• Ensures work tasks are performed in a safe manner including the use of safe work methods, proper use of refuse collection vehicles, and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Following an assigned route, collects refuse from refuse containers located in commercial or residential alleyways, curbs, or on the property of commercial customers.
• Lifts and loads trash and refuse into the collection truck. Assures that containers are returned to their proper place and are covered.
• Performs a daily safety check and servicing of assigned refuse collection vehicles including filling the vehicle with fuel, water, oil as well as checking the brake and hydraulic systems.
• Identifies maintenance or repair needs of assigned refuse collection equipment and reports these needs to the Solid Waste and Recycling Crew Supervisor.
• Discusses various refuse collection services with customers or potential customers as necessary.
• Tags and reports sanitation ordinance violations on the assigned route.
• Perform other related duties.

ONE TIME SIGN-ON BONUS: Incentive Amount of $3,000.00.

• $500 paid within two pay periods after employment commences.
• $500 upon successful completion of 6-months of employment.
• $2,000 upon completion of 12 months of service with the City.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two (2) years of experience operating large commercial vehicles with a gross weight in excess of 26,000 lbs. Recent experience within the last two (2) years driving waste collection vehicles is highly desirable.

REQUIRED LICENSE

Possession of a valid California Class "B" driver license without any airbrake restrictions is required at time of examination.

Note: Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSA) drug and alcohol regulation and are, therefore, subject to specific employment reference verifications.

Prior to appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination, which will include a drug screen for detection of the presence of controlled/uncontrolled illegal substances. A positive pre-placement drug test, or a refusal to test, may result in rejection of the candidate.

Qualifications

Written Test (weighed at 30%): To determine ability to follow written and oral instructions. (Tentatively scheduled for December 22, 2026)

Performance Test (weighed at 70%): To measure ability to drive City truck on specified route. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 11, 2027)

Please Note: Only candidates with a valid Class B California Driver License without air brake restrictions will be allowed to participate in the exam process.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Only the first 100 completed applications received by the deadline will be reviewed. The job posting may close prior to the deadline and without warning.

Supplemental information

The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.

Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).

E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.