Waste Truck Driver

Job Title: Waste Truck Driver (Compaction Truck, Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) Truck & Skip Loader Truck)

Reporting to: Transport Supervisor / Collection Supervisor

Industry: Waste Management / Environmental Services

Department: Operations – Fleet and Collection Services

Job Location: Nairobi

Gross Salary: KShs 60,000

Our client is a leading provider of waste management and environmental sanitation services, committed to promoting cleaner communities through responsible waste collection and sustainable waste management practices.

Job Purpose: To safely, efficiently and professionally operate waste collection and transportation vehicles under the Nairobi Integrated Waste Management Programme (NIWMP), ensuring timely collection, transportation and delivery of municipal solid waste from designated collection points, transfer stations and service areas to approved treatment, recovery and disposal facilities, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Operations

Operate assigned waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently

Perform daily collection routes according to operational schedules

Transport waste to designated transfer stations, MRFs or disposal facilities

Position vehicles safely for loading and unloading

Operate hydraulic lifting systems correctly

Secure containers before transportation

Ensure proper weight distribution and legal loading limits

Observe defensive driving practices at all times

Compaction Truck Operations

Operate rear loading compaction mechanisms safely

Coordinate safely with waste loading crews

Monitor compaction cycles

Avoid equipment overload

Report hydraulic or compaction system failures immediately

Roll-on/Roll-off Truck Operations

Load and offload RoRo containers

Position containers accurately

Secure containers before transportation

Operate hydraulic hook-lift systems safely

Deliver containers to designated waste facilities

Skip Loader Operations

Load and retrieve skip containers

Exchange full skips with empty skips

Position skips safely within communities

Inspect skips before lifting

Ensure hydraulic lifting systems are functioning correctly

Route Management

Complete assigned routes efficiently

Report inaccessible roads

Notify supervisors of missed collections

Recommend improvements to collection routes

Respond to emergency waste collection requests

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance

Conduct daily pre-start inspections including:

Tyres, brakes, steering, lights and mirrors

Hydraulic systems, engine oil, coolant and fuel

Air pressure and safety equipment

Fire extinguisher, reverse alarm, cameras and GPS

Report all defects immediately and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Fuel Management

Ensure efficient fuel usage

Record fuel consumption

Prevent fuel losses

Report unusual consumption patterns

Health, Safety and Environment

Comply fully with:

NIWMP Safety Procedures

Occupational Health and Safety requirements

Environmental regulations

Road Traffic Regulations

PPE requirements

Always wear:

Reflective jacket

Safety boots

Helmet (where required)

Gloves

Dust mask

Eye protection

Documentation

Complete and submit:

Daily Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Daily Driver Log

Trip Sheets

Fuel Lo Route Completion Report

Incident Report

Vehicle Defect Reports

Customer Relations

Interact respectfully with residents

Support public education where required

Handle complaints professionally

Represent the company positively

Emergency Response

Assist during:

Flood-related waste clearance

Illegal dumping removal

Emergency clean-up exercises

Disease outbreak sanitation campaigns

Market clean-up operations

Public events

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Daily route completion rate

Collection efficiency

Tonnes transported per shift

Fuel efficiency

Number of accidents

Traffic violations

Vehicle downtime attributable to driver

Preventive maintenance compliance

Customer complaints

Attendance and punctuality

Safety compliance

Documentation accuracy

Qualifications

Valid Kenyan Driving Licence (Class BCE or applicable heavy commercial vehicle class)

Clean driving record

Medical fitness certificate

Defensive Driving Certificate (preferred)

Certificate in Automotive Engineering, Transport Operations or related field

KCSE Certificate or equivalent

Three (3) years driving heavy commercial vehicles

Experience operating waste collection vehicles

Experience with hydraulic systems

Experience working in municipal waste management

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Waste Truck Driver) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 30th November 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying

Corporate Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the recruitment process

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