Front Loader Driver

City of Brooksville, FL; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Holidays 12 + 2 floating

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Brooksville, FL is seeking a skilled Solid Waste Equipment Operator to collect and transport commercial solid waste using a front-loader. Responsibilities include planning routes, performing inspections, and ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Starting pay is $21.54/hr with benefits including PTO, holidays, Florida Retirement System, employer-paid health coverage, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Florida Driver's License (Class B).
• Insurable by City’s insurance carrier and driving record meets city standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-loader bulk-container collection truck safely.
• Operate other solid waste equipment as needed.
• Plan and update collection routes and schedules.
• Notify management of issues needing attention.
• Identify and report vehicle/container repairs.
• Work shifts to meet workload and service needs.
• Investigate and respond to complaints as directed.
• Perform daily/weekly checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain safe, diligent work practices and complete duties.
• Perform other duties as required by the city.

Skills

Safe operation of machinery

Knowledge of compacting equipment

Data recording & reporting

Route planning

Maintenance of equipment

English communication

Hand tools usage

Follow safety rules

Team coordination

Work planning & coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

STARTING PAY:

$21.54/hr (Internal employees - Starting hourly or 8% above current salary, whichever is greater.)

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE:

20 days of PTO for the first year (unutilized hours roll over) and accrual increases with years of service

12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Florida Retirement System Pension and Investment Plan

Employer paid health coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year!

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

The primary responsibility of this position is the collection and transportation of commercial solid waste. Bulk container (“dumpster”) collection represents the main commercial solid waste service provided by the City. This is highly skilled work in the safe operation of large 66,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight solid waste front-loader collection vehicle. The employee is required to safely operate front loader collection vehicle in tight, confined locations as well as in the presence of other structures, vehicles, and pedestrians. The work is performed individually and independently by one person. The employee is responsible for planning and maintaining the route layout and schedule, service changes and completing equipment status reports. Operator perform daily and weekly equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and other maintenance tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Application of technical skills and diligence in the safe and efficient operation of a large (60,000 lbs and above) front-loader bulk-container collection truck.
• Operates other solid waste equipment as needed and as required on a temporary, trainee or emergency basis.
• Organizes schedules and updates collection routes as required.
• Notifies management of issues or concerns requiring attention.
• Identifies and reports repair needs of assigned vehicles and containers.
• Works a special shift to accommodate work-load demand, level of service or job efficiency.
• Investigates and answers complaints as directed by management through an established reporting system.
• Performs daily, weekly and other periodic equipment checks, and performs operator maintenance as appropriate.
• Work safely, diligently, and responsibly at completing assigned duties.
• Performs other duties that may be required at the discretion of the city.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge in the operation of compacting equipment and loaders.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn Post Environmental regulations and assist maintaining compliance for section.
• Skill in the safe operation and maintenance of machinery.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Ability to operate various mechanical equipment related to the job.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to record data and maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow safety rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED AS FOLLOWS:

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Use of both hands with majority of fingers. 20/40 vision (in at least one eye), and be able to hear and understand and verbally communicate in English at normal conversational levels (corrective devices acceptable). Motor skill ability to operate equipment without excessive accommodation, climb, crawl, stoop, etc. Ability to lift and carry up to seventy (70) pounds.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED Equivalency Certificate as issued by a State Board of Education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by the City’s current insurance carrier. Possession of a valid Florida Driver License, class "B" and possession and maintenance of a driving record which meets or exceeds minimum City driving standards.