Truck Loader - Waste Collection

About the role

A leading waste management and environmental sanitation provider in Nairobi is hiring a Truck Loader (full time, middle level) to accompany waste collection vehicles on daily operations. The role supports the safe, efficient and timely collection, transportation and delivery of municipal solid waste, acting as the driver's operational assistant. It is an on-site position in Nairobi, reporting to the Transport Supervisor / Collection Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Accompany the driver on daily routes, collect municipal waste from collection points and assist with loading into compaction vehicles where manual loading is required.
• Help position skip bins and Roll-on/Roll-off containers, exchange full and empty containers and ensure waste is loaded properly to avoid spillage.
• Act as the driver's guide during reversing and manoeuvring, direct traffic and pedestrians, and open and close gates where necessary.
• Clean and disinfect the vehicle, wash hoppers, compaction chambers and exteriors, remove waste residues and keep tools clean.
• Support daily vehicle inspections (tyres, lights, mirrors, hydraulic hoses, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, reverse alarms) and report defects immediately.
• Follow safe manual handling and lifting practices, wear PPE, maintain good housekeeping and report accidents and near misses.
• Handle documentation such as inspection checklists, route completion records, incident reports and cleaning logs.
• Take part in emergency clean-ups, flood clean-up, illegal dumping removal, market clean-up, disease outbreak sanitation and disaster response.

Required profile

• One year of experience in waste collection, sanitation, logistics, construction or manual operations.
• KCSE or equivalent.
• Ability to walk long distances, lift and move containers, climb on and off heavy vehicles and work in varying weather.
• Willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Municipal solid waste collection procedures and safe manual handling.
• Basic traffic safety, vehicle safety inspections and environmental sanitation practices.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, teamwork and reliability.

Applications are made by sending a CV quoting "Truck Loader" in the subject line to the recruiter before 30 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.