Sanitation Worker II

City of Punta Gorda; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Punta Gorda is hiring a laborer to perform solid waste collection for residents and businesses. The position involves collecting solid waste from curbs and businesses, refuse collection with manual pickup or dumpsters, and operating a packer truck under landfill directions.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent (desirable), and a valid Florida Class B CDL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency highly desirable, but not required.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in similar type of work.
• Valid Florida driver's license required, Class "B" CDL.

Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste from residences and businesses.
• Refuse collection either by manual pickup from the curb or by the use of a dumpster.
• Empty the packer at the landfill, following the directions of the landfill personnel to avoid vehicle damage.
• Clean the packer after being emptied at the landfill.
• Clean exterior of the truck and inside the packer body.
• Operate packer when required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic laws

State/federal regulations

City ordinances

Geography of city

Safety procedures

Ability to follow instructions

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years experience in similar work

Valid Florida Class B CDL

Job description

A laborer position responsible for solid waste collection services to residents and businesses of Punta Gorda.

Essential FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Collect solid waste from residences and businesses.
• Refuse collection either by manual pickup from the curb or by the use of a dumpster.
• Empty the packer at the landfill, following the directions of the landfill personnel to avoid vehicle damage.
• Clean the packer after being emptied at the landfill.
• Clean exterior of the truck and inside the packer body.
• Operate packer when required.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment utilized;
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation;
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations;
• Knowledge of city ordinances, policies, and procedures;
• Knowledge of the geography of the city and of assigned routes;
• Knowledge of relevant departmental policies, safety procedures, and guidelines.
• Skill in the use of equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to work independently without close supervision;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and supervisors.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate highly desirable, but not required.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in similar type of work.
• Valid Florida driver's license required, Class "B" CDL.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Occasionally may be asked to oversee the activities of Sanitation Worker I personnel.

Essential Physical Abilities

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable

• Heavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over) - Constant
• Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.) - Constant
• Light lifting (under 15 lbs.) - Constant
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over) - Constant
• Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.) - Constant
• Light carrying (under 15 lbs.) - Constant
• Reaching above shoulder - Constant
• Use of fingers - Constant
• Both hands required - Constant
• Climbing (use of legs and arms) - Constant
• Climbing (legs only) - Constant
• Good near vision - Constant
• Good distant vision - Constant
• Both eyes required - Constant
• Depth perception - Constant
• Distinguishing basic colors - Constant
• Distinguishing shades of colors - Constant
• Good hearing (with or without hearing aid) - Constant
• Straight pulling - Constant
• Pulling hand over hand - Constant
• Pushing - Constant
• Walking - Constant
• Standing - Constant
• Crawling - Constant
• Kneeling - Constant
• Bending - Constant
• Balancing - Constant
• Stooping - Constant
• Jumping - Constant
• Running - Constant
• Throwing - Constant
• Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.) - Constant
• Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.) - Constant

Environmental Conditions

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable

• Work Inside - Constant
• Work Outside - Constant
• In the Heat - Constant
• In the Cold - Constant
• In High Humidity - Constant
• In Dampness or Chilliness - Constant
• In Dry Conditions - Constant
• In or with Noisy Conditions - Constant
• In Darkness - Constant
• In or with Dusty Conditions - Constant
• With Silica, Asbestos, etc. - Constant
• With Fumes or Gases - Constant
• With Smoke or Flames - Constant
• With Chemicals - Constant
• With Solvents - Constant
• With Grease or Oils - Constant
• With Radiant Energy - Constant
• With Electrical Energy - Constant
• On Slippery Surfaces - Constant
• On Uneven Surfaces - Constant
• In or With Moving Objects - Constant
• In or With Ladders/Scaffolding - Constant
• At Heights above Ground Level - Constant
• Below Ground Level - Constant
• In Water - Constant
• With Explosives - Constant
• With Poor Ventilation - Constant
• With Odors - Constant
• With Unusual Fatigue Factors - Constant

Disclaimers

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position.

Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

It is the policy of the City of Punta Gorda to recognize and fulfill its commitment to the community in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

Disclaimer: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.