REFUSE SERVICE OPERATOR II

Oaklandparkfl; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oakland Park is seeking a skilled Solid Waste Operator to safely and efficiently operate refuse and recycling collection equipment. You will serve commercial and residential customers along assigned routes and perform routine equipment adjustments as needed.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and a Florida Class B Driver’s License with an Air Brake Endorsement, with preference for six months’ experience in waste collection equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Highschooldiploma or GED equivalent.
• Must hold a State of Florida Class B Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operates refuse and recycling collection equipment safely and efficiently.
• Provides service to commercial and residential customers per route.
• Lifts and loads refuse, trash, discarded equipment, and household items.
• Performs minor adjustments to equipment.
• Maintains regular attendance on scheduled shifts.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safe driving

Instruction comprehension

Two vehicle types

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

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Employees in this classification perform skilled work in the operation of commercial/residential refuse and recycling vehicles and equipment. An employee in this class is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment that requires specialized training. Assignments may involve the completion of established routes as determined by management, or work orders for special collection activities. Work hours depending upon the type of collection activity may require tasks basis work and involve various start times and shifts. Work is subject to inspection for efficiency, quality of operation, and adherence to departmental policies. Work is performed under the supervision of the Solid Waste Crew Leader or Foreman.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The list of duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Operatesrefuseandrecyclingcollectionequipmentsafelyandefficientlyinthecollectionofcontainersof refuse,garbage,trash,andor recycling material.
• Providesservicetocommercialandresidentialcustomersasdirectedandaccordingtoestablished/assignedcollection route.
• Liftsandloadsrefuse,trash, discardedequipment,andhouseholditems.
• Performsminoradjustmentstoequipmentwithinthescopeof abilitiesasnecessary.
• Requiresregularattendancetoscheduledworkshifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Substantialknowledge/skillintheprinciplesandmethodsofoperatingassignedequipment.
• Abilitytodetermineaddresslocations.
• Workingknowledgeofsafetyrulesandrequirements.
• Abilitytomakeminorrepairsandadjustmentstoequipmentandtocheckoperatingdefects.
• Abilitytounderstandandfolloworalandwritteninstructions.
• Communicatewithco-workers,management,citizens,andothersinacourteousandprofessionalmanner.
• ConformswithandabidesbyalldepartmentalandCityregulations,policies,workprocedures,andinstructions.
• Qualified to operate two (2) of the following types of vehicles (at time of hire or auto progression during employment):
  • Garbage or Recycling Side Loader*
  • Commercial Garbage Front Loader*
  • Bulk Trash Grappling Truck*

*Qualifications to be determined by City Solid Waste Management and/or Public Works Director or designee.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

HighschooldiplomaorGEDequivalentwithdemonstratedsafedrivingrecord.MustholdaStateof Florida ClassBDriver’s LicensewithAirBrakeEndorsement.

PREFERRED

Six (6) months experience in the operation of residential/commercial refuse collection equipment.