Waste Truck Driver

Hiring organisations Expand Recruitment Services

⌖ Nairobi, Kenya◷ Full-time◫ On-site▣ Driver

KES 60,000 – 60,000 / month

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Closing 30 Nov 2026
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Job particulars

Job title
Waste Truck Driver
Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Employment type
Full-time
Work arrangement
On-site
Industry
Driver
Level
Middle
Experience
3+ years
Salary
KES 60,000 – 60,000 / month
Posted
23 Oct 2026
Closing date
30 Nov 2026

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.
  • 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.

Candidate requirements

  • 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.
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s Expand Recruitment Services