Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management now hiring drivers

The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) is seeking to hire Waste Truck Drivers. Pay starts at $39,092.30 and it comes with a County benefits package including health insurance coverage (for which drivers are immediately eligible upon hire), “4x10” work week (four days on, three days off each week) and much more.

Applicants should have a valid Class B or higher rated Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and at least two years of experience operating medium- or heavy-duty automotive equipment such as automated or manual garbage trucks, large dump trucks, tractor-trailers, passenger buses or similar equipment.

In addition to the previously mentioned pay, DSWM Waste Truck Drivers are eligible for a $70 biweekly premium, an additional 5% Waste Collections Disposal pay supplement, annual merit increases based on performance, and a yearly uniform maintenance allowance. Drivers also receive 13 paid holidays and four “floating” holidays (paid days off).

DSWM provides waste collection and recycling services to more than 340,000 households in unincorporated Miami-Dade County and the following ten municipalities: Aventura, Cutler Bay, Doral, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Opa-locka, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach, and Sweetwater. Waste Truck Drivers play an important role in providing exceptional waste collection services that protect, preserve and improve the environment and the quality of life in Miami-Dade County.

Driver safety is important at DSWM. On-the-job training and safety training are provided. Waste Truck Drivers are usually socially distanced while on the job, and both personal protective equipment and sanitation supplies such as wipes and hand-sanitizer are provided. Trucks are sanitized regularly as well.

Qualified applicants will be subject to a screening process including, but not limited to:

• Verification of the current status of commercial driver license
• Review of the entire driving record (State of Florida and current/previous employers)
• Structured interviews, background checks, physical exam and employment verification, to include attendance and disciplinary records, and a performance assessment

Vacancies may occur at any of several locations Countywide. The candidate must be able to work holidays and at various locations as assigned. All assignments will be based on departmental needs. Waste Truck Drivers are considered essential employees and are required to work in emergency situations such as preparation before and recovery following hurricanes, tropical storms, and other emergencies.

To apply now or learn more, visit miamidade.gov/jobs, click on the button “Search Job Openings,” and search for “Waste Truck Driver.” Or call the Miami-Dade County Job Information Hotline at 305-375-JOBS (5627).