REFUSE SERVICE OPERATOR II

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

Job summary

The City of Oakland Park is seeking a skilled operator to safely and efficiently run commercial and residential refuse and recycling collection equipment on assigned routes.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida Class B driver’s license with air brake endorsement and a high school diploma or GED, with preferred six months of experience. This on-site role requires reliable attendance and strict adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent with demonstrated safe driving record.
• Florida Class B Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operates refuse and recycling collection equipment safely and efficiently on assigned routes.
• Provides service to commercial and residential customers as directed.
• Lifts and loads refuse, trash, discarded equipment, and household items.
• Reports equipment operational deficiencies for prompt repair/maintenance.
• Performs minor adjustments to equipment as necessary.
• Requires regular attendance to scheduled shifts.

Skills

Operate equipment safely

Customer service

Safety procedures

Communicate professionally

Follow instructions

Attend shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Class B License with Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

POSITION

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.
• Reportsequipmentoperationaldeficienciesforpromptrepair/maintenance.
• 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):
  1. Garbage or Recycling Side Loader*
  2. Commercial Garbage Front Loader*
  3. 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.