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Refuse Truck Driver

City of New Haven
New Haven, CT Intern
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Introduction

Internal only - Open only to current City of New Haven employees of the Department of Public Works meeting minimum requirements.

Primary Functions

This is skilled and limited supervisory work in the operation of municipal automotive equipment.

Work involves the safe operation of trucks used in collecting refuse. Work is performed under the general direction of a supervisor and is reviewed through inspection of work upon completion or analysis of calls and complaints.

Work is typically 40 hours per week, with a 5:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. shift.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

  • Operates, in a safe manner, municipal automotive equipment such as packer trucks and other equipment engaged in the collection of such refuse.
  • Exercises limited supervision over a small crew of refuse workers on assigned trucks.
  • Performs minor maintenance on the equipment.
  • Performs related work as required.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Completion of the eighth school grade; and 3 months to 1 year of experience in driving medium sized trucks; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation.
  • Knowledge of the safe operation of trucks, packers, and other automotive and related equipment.
  • Ability to safely operate assigned automotive equipment.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Necessary Special Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • Internal only - Open only to current City of New Haven employees of the Department of Public Works meeting minimum requirements.

Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a "General Fund," non-tested position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 34, United Public Service Employees Union.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

Hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but instead will contribute 9% of pay to the City pension.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a 120-day probationary period.

Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Selection Plan

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

Conclusion

To Apply For This Opportunity

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  • Review or modify your application for that position
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  • Click "Send to City of New Haven"
  • You will be redirected to "CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUBMISSION"
  • You will also receive an email and text, if a number was provided, confirming your submission
  • If you do not receive this confirmation in the next 24 hours, your application has not been submitted - please contact us at NHJobs@newhavenct.gov

Please Note, your Profile is NOT an application for an open position. After you create your Applicant Profile, you must still click on a Job Title and complete the application as instructed for each position.

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