Senior Waste Collection Operator

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

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.