CDL Driver Apprentice

Job Description

Overview

The CDL Driver Apprentice is responsible for the collection of residential refuse, recycling, debris, and sludge from wastewater plants. This position will train in refuse, disposal, composting, and recycling equipment. The CDL Driver Apprentice is a training position for those that have gone through the CDL Driver Trainee to obtain either their Class A or Class B CDL. Once progressed to this position, you will train for a period of up to one year before progressing into a Sanitation I or II depending on the years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance of assigned equipment, such as greasing joints, and brushings, checking/adding motor oil, DEF, hydraulic fluid, monitor tire pressure, blowing out filters and other items required by individual equipment

• Operates a heated pressure washer, airless sprayer, or chemical cleaners

• Uses navigation tools, reading maps, and must be able to problem solve

• Works on feet and provides physical labor in areas of the transfer station, landfill, solid waste yards and other locations in the city surrounding areas

• Operates two or more types of sanitation equipment, including side-automated loader (right steer vehicle), semi-automated rear loader, debris and brush collection vehicles including truck mounted rear-steer, self-loader, grapple truck and roll-off truck

• Trains to operate the following as needed; construction equipment, wheeled loader 544k equivalent and larger, track dozer D6 equivalent and larger, excavator, motor grader, water truck 18-yard dump trailer and forklift

• Responds during times of natural disasters such as hurricane clean up and emergency dispatch from the police department to clear streets and highways of fallen trees and debris

• Requires professional communication with public to inform them of Solid Waste Services

• Attends public events and community outreach events

• Skills needed to operate tablet, take photos, document labor hours, and materials used to fill in reports

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt - Full Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED

• No prior experience required

Certifications, Licenses or other requirements

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

• Class A or Class B CDL

• Must have completed CDL Driver Trainee program and obtained CDL

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• FBI Background Check: No

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query (CDL): Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: October 5, 2026