SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

City of Vero Beach; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vero Beach is seeking a dependable waste collection helper to assist the driver in collecting residential garbage and other materials on assigned routes. This role requires safe operation of tools, adherence to procedures, and good customer service.

Candidates should be able to perform heavy outdoor labor, lift up to 100 lbs, and work in various weather conditions. A Florida driver’s license is required; Class B CDL with air brake endorsements preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience performing heavy manual labor outdoors.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of city maps, routes and geography.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools and equipment safely.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and work in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Collect residential garbage and other designated materials on assigned route.
• Assist driver with commercial collection and route operations.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles, dumpsters, and work areas.
• Follow safety procedures and city policies at all times.
• Work weekends/holidays as required and wear PPE.

Skills

Heavy manual tasks

Outdoor labor

Safety awareness

Customer service

Map/routes knowledge

Follow oral/written directions

Operate hand tools/equipment

Teamplayer

Job description

Under close supervision of driver, collects residential garbage, trash and other designated materials from customers, assists driver with commercial collection; and performs related duties as assigned. The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Collects residential garbage, trash and other designated materials from customers on assigned route using approved containers furnished for this purpose.
• Transports refuse to route truck; dumps refuse into hopper and compacts it in the truck body.
• Assists driver with commercial collection; guides driver, opens and closes gates, cleans around dumpsters, picks-up trash, and reports dumpster maintenance issues.
• Locates driver(s) of vehicle(s) blocking dumpsters.
• Cleans, sanitizes and washes vehicles, equipment, dumpsters, and material used for collections.
• Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices at all times.
• Assists other routes in completion of work.
• Cleans and maintain wash rack area.
• When not assigned to a route, may be required to clean and maintain City owned dumpsters to include preparation and painting containers.
• Assists in collection and disposal of dead animals and refuse from public rights-of-way.

• Knowledge of City and departmental polices and procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices related to solid waste collection and disposal.
• Knowledge of City maps, routes and geography.
• Knowledge of operation of garbage trucks.
• Knowledge of customer service practices.
• Ability to safely operate assigned hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks (including stooping, lifting up to 100 lbs., carrying and climbing) for extended periods of time in good and bad weather.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work including the general public.

OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

• Exposure to potential physical harm, dangerous machinery, moving traffic, infectious disease, wild and/or domestic animals, and hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to work independently.
• Requires constant awareness of surrounding activities.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, or irregular hours.
• Must be able to wear PPE required to perform the essential functions of the job.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Waste cans, pitchforks, rakes, chainsaws and hand tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in performing heavy manual labor outdoors for extended periods; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. Commercial Driver's License, Class B (with air brake endorsements) preferred.