Sanitation Equipment Operator I

City of Pensacola; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pensacola is seeking a Sanitation Equipment Operator I to join its public works team in Pensacola, FL. This position operates yard trash, bulk waste, and garbage collection equipment, including automated side-loading trucks, and may supervise a small crew.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of equipment operation experience. A valid Class B CDL is required; Class A is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience operating the assigned equipment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates vehicles used to collect yard trash and haul bulk waste from an assigned route.
• Operates sanitation equipment, including automated side-loading garbage trucks.
• Operates front-end loader tractors.
• Checks equipment for routine servicing needs and provides minor maintenance.
• May be required to work pre-dawn hours as scheduled.
• May supervise the work of semi-skilled and unskilled employees as a lead worker.
• Performs pre-trip inspections for all equipment operated.
• May provide assistance to other departments regarding use of equipment.
• Serves as emergency support staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two (2) years of experience operating assigned equipment

Job description

Salary Range: $40,830.40-$47,699.60 annually, depending on knowledge and experience.

Reg schedule is 4, 10 HR shifts M, T, TH, F with OT availability on Wed, Sat, Sun.

***Possession of Class B CDL required, Class A Preferred***

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• and two (2) years of experience in the operation of the assigned equipment.
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license for equipment operated and any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.

Special Requirements:

• None.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sanitation Equipment Operator I performs skilled work in the operation of moderately complex sanitation-related equipment, which may include vehicles commonly used to collect yard trash, bulk waste, and garbage from routes throughout the city.

An employee in this class operates equipment requiring skill and manipulative ability. An employee in this class may exercise supervision as a lead worker over a small group of semi-skilled or unskilled workers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives and operates vehicles used to collect and haul yard trash and bulk waste from an assigned collection route.
• Operates other related sanitation equipment, including automated side-loading garbage trucks.
• Operates front-end loader tractors.
• Checks equipment for routine servicing needs and provides minor maintenance work when required.
• May be required on a regular basis to work pre-dawn hours as scheduled.
• May supervise the work of semi-skilled and unskilled employees as a lead worker.
• Performs pre-trip inspections for all equipment operated.
• May provide assistance to other departments regarding use of equipment.
• Serves as emergency support staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of sanitation-type equipment and associated hydraulic equipment and parts.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation and minor servicing of standard and specialized sanitation equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of street locations.
• Good knowledge of traffic regulations and safe driving practices.
• Skill in the care and operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability to supervise employees as a lead worker.
• Ability to carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, smell, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, and crawl. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

An employee in this job is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and has a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

The City of Pensacola has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Pensacola provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.