Light Equip Op-Sanitation

Jacobs; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 36,100 - 51,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs in The Villages, FL is seeking a Light Equipment Operator‑Sanitation to join a collaborative team and ensure uninterrupted client services. Based in The Villages, you will operate garbage trucks, collect waste, and perform routine vehicle maintenance while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a CDL with a current DOT medical card, 2 years of driving experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong safety awareness. OSHA PPE compliance and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• CDL with current DOT medical card.
• 2 years of commercial driving experience in the past 5 years.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Must wear steel-toed boots every day.

Responsibilities

• Operate the truck on pre-assigned routes.
• Collect waste and load it safely into the truck.
• Tag and schedule bulk items for separate pickup.
• Adhere to routes and schedules using maps.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintain and fuel trucks.

Skills

CDL

DOT card

Team player

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Light Equipment Operator‑Sanitation, based in The Villages, FL you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted.

Responsibilities

Key Duties

• Operating the truck – Drive garbage trucks on pre‑assigned routes.
• Collecting waste – Ride back of the truck. Load trash safely into the truck. Transport and dump waste at disposal sites.
• Bulk Items – Tag bulk items to be scheduled for a separate pickup.
• Route Management – Adhere to established routes and schedules, using route maps to locate destinations.
• Pre‑trip / Post‑trip inspections – Perform daily inspections of vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition, ensure truck is properly fueled, serviced and cleaned.
• Safety – Follow safety protocols for waste handling disposal and vehicle operation, including traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintenance – Perform light preventive maintenance on the trucks and fuel the trucks.
• Public interaction – Provide courteous and professional interaction with residents and others during collection.
• Emergency duties – May be called out for emergency situations.

Requirements

• Possess valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) & current DOT medical card.
• 2 years of commercial driving experience within the past 5 years. Waste industry experience a plus but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Must pass the background & drug screening.
• Must wear steel‑toed boots to work everyday.
• Ability to understand and abide by occupational health and safety regulations.
• Adhering to OSHA safety standards, wearing assigned protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring compliance with hazardous waste disposal regulations.
• Ability to carry, reach, bend, push, pull, and climb during route.
• Must be a team player.

Sanitation workers need physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in adverse weather conditions. They also need to be able to lift heavy objects and dispose of waste safely.

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $36,100.00 to $51,700.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.