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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• Ensure efficient fuel usage
  
• Record fuel consumption
  
• Prevent fuel losses
  
• Report unusual consumption patterns
  

Health, Safety and Environment

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• Comply fully with:
  
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  • NIWMP Safety Procedures
    
  • Occupational Health and Safety requirements
    
  • Environmental regulations
    
  • Road Traffic Regulations
    
  • PPE requirements
    
  
  
• Always wear:
  
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  • Reflective jacket
    
  • Safety boots
    
  • Helmet (where required)
    
  • Gloves
    
  • Dust mask
    
  • Eye protection
    
  
  

Documentation

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• Complete and submit:
  
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  • Daily Vehicle Inspection Checklist
    
  • Daily Driver Log
    
  • Trip Sheets
    
  • Fuel Lo Route Completion Report
    
  • Incident Report
    
  • Vehicle Defect Reports
    
  
  

Customer Relations

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• Interact respectfully with residents
  
• Support public education where required
  
• Handle complaints professionally
  
• Represent the company positively
  

Emergency Response

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• Assist during:
  
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  • 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)

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• 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

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• 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
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