Garbage Truck Driver Training Evaluation Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate garbage truck driver trainees on safety, operational, and procedural competencies.
Evaluator's Full Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Trainee's Full Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Date of Evaluation
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Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Pre-Trip Inspection Competencies
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Rows
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Not Observed
Checked fluid levels
1
2
3
Inspected tires and brakes
4
5
6
Tested lights and signals
7
8
9
Checked safety equipment
10
11
12
Driving Skills Assessment
*
Rows
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement
Not Observed
Obeys traffic laws
13
14
15
16
Operates vehicle smoothly
17
18
19
20
Maintains safe following distance
21
22
23
24
Uses mirrors and signals
25
26
27
28
Loading and Unloading Procedures
*
Rows
Correct
Partially Correct
Incorrect
Not Observed
Follows safe loading procedures
29
30
31
32
Secures loads properly
33
34
35
36
Avoids spillage
37
38
39
40
Uses equipment safely
41
42
43
44
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
*
Always used correctly
Occasionally used correctly
Rarely or never used
Not Applicable
Communication and Teamwork
*
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement
Not Observed
Route Compliance
*
Followed assigned route
Minor deviations
Major deviations
Not Observed
Comments and Recommendations
Overall Assessment
*
Pass
Needs Further Training
Fail
Evaluator's Signature
*
Submit Evaluation
Submit Evaluation
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