Sanitation Driver (On-Call)

Job Description

THE CITY

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 budget of approximately $370 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning and Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.

THE POSITION

This position is an On-Call position. May be assigned to work up to 28 hours per week. Will be assigned work in the event additional staff is needed to ensure appropriate coverage. GENERAL DUTIES:

• 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.

• Performs other related duties.

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.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license without any airbrake restrictions.

Notes:
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.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Application Review: Applications will be reviewed for immediate consideration. Following the application review, the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for further evaluation, which may include demonstration of the ability to physically perform the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do 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 fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (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, the employee is subject to further reporting from the 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 the 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.

There are no benefits associated with this position other than those required by law.

Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific