Solid Waste Attendant I

City-of-Brooksville,-F; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days first year

Holidays 12 + 2 floating

Florida Retirement System

Employer paid health coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250

Job summary

City of Brooksville, FL is hiring a Solid Waste Attendant to ride on rear-loader trucks, load and unload garbage and recyclables, and help keep vehicles clean. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call emergencies under the supervision of a Solid Waste Operator.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Florida Class E driver license and a clean driving record, ability to lift up to 70 pounds, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Florida Driver License, class E, and a driving record meeting city standards.
• English communication ability and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect garbage, trash, and recyclables along routes.
• Operate and back-load solid waste rear-loader trucks.
• Clean, maintain, and assist in repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Report safety violations and injuries to the driver.
• Communicate with customers and ensure route coordination.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Hand tools

Inmate supervision

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vehicle maintenance

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REPORTS TO:

Solid Waste Operator III or Front Loader Driver

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE:

• 20 days of PTO for the first year (unutilized hours roll over) and accrual increases with years of service
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Florida Retirement System Pension and Investment Plan
• Employer paid health coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year!

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

Solid Waste Attendants ride on the back of collection vehicles to load/unload solid wastes/recyclables. This is heavy manual work of a routine nature. The person in this job will be expected to safely perform manual tasks timely and efficiently. This person works under the direct authority of a Solid Waste Operator (vehicle driver) who will assign duties as needed to complete daily collection routes. This person will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining of solid waste vehicles and equipment. Work schedules will vary and may include nights, weekends and/or holidays and call-out in emergencies. A person in this job will perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collects garbage, trash, and recyclables and assists in transporting them to a disposal/ management area.
• Reports violations of procedures and injuries to the vehicle driver.
• Assures container drop areas are clear of garbage and trash before leaving.
• Rides and loads packer-type rear-loader garbage trucks to collect garbage, trash, and recyclables.
• Cleans, maintains, and assists in the repair of assigned equipment and collection vehicles.
• Responsible for dumpster cleaning and maintenance.
• Communicates cordially with customers in route.
• Must apply good judgment and common sense while performing assigned duties.
• Performs other duties that may be required at the discretion of the city.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge in the operation of compacting equipment and loaders.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn Post Environmental regulations and assist maintaining compliance for section.
• Skill in the safe operation and maintenance of machinery.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Ability to operate various mechanical equipment related to the job.
• Ability to supervising inmates.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to record data and maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow safety rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to judge inmate work performance.
• Ability plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED AS FOLLOWS:

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Use of both hands with majority of fingers. 20/40 vision (in at least one eye), and be able to hear and understand and verbally communicate in English at normal conversational levels (corrective devices acceptable). Motor skill ability to operate equipment without excessive accommodation, climb, crawl, stoop, etc. Ability to lift and carry up to seventy (70) pounds.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED Equivalency Certificate as issued by a State Board of Education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Possession of a valid Florida Driver License, class "E" and possession and maintenance of a driving record which meets or exceeds minimum City driving standards.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: City of Brooksville is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, City of Brooksville provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.