Sanitation Driver

Looking for meaningful work and great benefits? At the City of Kirkwood, we are dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusion to deliver top-tier services. Our commitment to teamwork and putting people first has earned us recognition as one of the best communities in St. Louis to both live and work!

What you will be doing :

Your responsibilities will include collecting and transporting residential waste, refuse, and recycling. Picking up solid waste, recycling, and / or yard waste from streets, dumpsters, and back yards and operating hydraulic system of refuse truck. Moving dumpsters to collection vehicle and operating overhead winch and / or hydraulic arm system to unload dumpsters. Checking assigned vehicle daily and reporting any problems regarding the vehicle's operating condition before, during, and after assigned route. You will be required to make decisions regarding what constitutes acceptable solid waste and yard waste, what is recyclable, what constitutes hazardous waste, and what waste is banned from landfill disposal under City of Kirkwood policy and State law.

Our Ideal Candidate Has :

A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with an air brakes endorsement (required to apply) or a CDL Class A (preferred). High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Knowledge of safe and proper operation of all mechanical and hydraulic equipment on a refuse collection vehicle . Must be able to advise the public in a courteous manner regarding the policies of the City concerning sanitation collection . Must be available to work evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends. Overtime is required, as necessary, to complete routes.

What we bring to you :

• Competitive Pay and 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (Some plans are FREE to employees!)
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D and AFLAC Insurance Options
• Earned Health Day and a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Caregiver Support
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Discounts!

Where you'll be working :

You will drive and operate trucks and equipment, lift trash bags and yard waste up to 50lbs into trucks, including sitting and standing for a period of up to twelve (12) hours. You will be in an outdoor working environment subject to extreme weather conditions. You may be exposed to hazardous materials, household waste, dead animals, and strong odors. This department hosts their own team builders, BBQs and cook-offs throughout the year.

To apply :

Complete this electronic employment application OR : A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122 OR : Call us at or e-mail us at to have one e-mailed, or faxed to you. Return paper applications to : Human Resources, at the address listed above.