Solid Waste Commercial Driver

About Us

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee’s workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Apply On Or Before

Apply on or before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Department Name

Community Beautification and Waste Management

Job Specifications

This is skilled work driving a refuse collection vehicle servicing commercial and/or residential establishments. Employees in this class are responsible for operating heavy duty large collection equipment, adhering to safe driving protocol while ensuring efficient and service-oriented job performance, and conveying a positive image to the general public. Job incumbents work independently with minimal supervision. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through inspection and observation for compliance with established personnel policy, route schedules, established routines, safety, economy of operation, and the proper utilization of assigned solid waste collection vehicles.

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Minimum Training & Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and two years of experience that includes driving heavy duty equipment or solid waste collection equipment.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must complete 360 hours of City Of Tallahassee Solid Waste Driver Training within 6 weeks on one of the following trucks at the department’s discretion: roll-off truck, multi-lift truck, container delivery unit, front-end loading truck, and the curatto truck.

Salary Range

$17.9790 to $48.7873/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $24.5698/hour

Driver's License Requirements

Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application and maintain a CDL as a condition of continued employment.

Benefits Information

The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave
• Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans

For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit or.

Note: OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City’s benefits programs