Solid Waste Driver

Tavares, City of (FL); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tavares is seeking a Solid Waste Equipment Operator to join the Public Works team. You will operate a range of municipal collection trucks, including automated and knuckle-boom units, on assigned routes and in accordance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, delivering reliable waste collection services, and supporting disaster recovery efforts when needed. Valid Florida CDL is required, with NIMS and IC training expected within specified

Qualifications

• Ability to work with unpleasant wastes and in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and emergencies.
• Ability to drive and operate all solid waste collection equipment safely.
• Comprehension of route directions and professional public interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre and post trip inspections on waste collection trucks daily.
• Drive and operate solid waste collection equipment on assigned routes.
• Collect municipal solid waste, yard waste, and bulk items.
• Inspect containers for repair or replacement as needed.
• Ensure trucks are clean and sanitary inside and out.
• Maintain professional conduct while serving the public.
• Be available for disaster recovery support when required.

Skills

Waste truck operation

Safety awareness

Emergency readiness

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NIMS IS-700

IC-100

Job description

Operates a variety of solid waste collection equipment to include fully automated, rear load trucks and trucks equipped with a knuckle boom claw used for the collection of municipal solid waste, yard waste and bulk materials. This work is performed under the direct supervision of the Solid Waste Division Manager with assistance from the Solid Waste Route Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 1.Performs a pre and post trip inspection on their respective truck, on a daily basis, to ensure trucks are safe and operational.
2. 2. Drives a variety of solid waste collection equipment along their respective routes, obtaining the most productivity possible in a safe and efficient manner.
3. 3. Drives collection equipment on city, county and state roads while in the performance of their duties.
4. 4. Collects all municipal solid waste to include bulk and yard waste.
5. 5. Visually inspects existing trash containers for repair or replacement.
6. 6. Ensures that their assigned vehicle is washed and cleaned in a sanitary fashion, both inside and out.
7. 7. Maintains a positive and professional attitude when dealing with the public and fellow employees.
8. 8. Must be available to work in the event of a disaster to assist with recovery response efforts.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. 1. Ability and willingness to work constantly with unpleasant waste materials.
2. 2. Sufficient physical strength and agility to lift, move and carry objects (up to 50 pounds) and to work in all conditions of weather.
3. 3. Ability to work rotating shifts including weekend duty and emergency call outs.
4. 4. Ability and availability to work in the event of a disaster to assist with recovery response efforts.
5. 5. Ability to drive and operate all types of solid waste collection equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. 1. Ability to comprehend and retain the knowledge necessary in performing the duties of running a directed route in an efficient and professional manner.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

1. 1. Must possess a valid Florida Class “B” CDL.
2. 2. Incumbents of this position are required to pass the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700 within 30 days of employment and the IC-100 within 60 days of employment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

1. 1. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
2. 2. Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
3. 3. Heavy lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds).
4. 4. Pulling, walking, standing, bending, stooping
5. 5. Safely drive and operate Solid Waste collection trucks and equipment, while sitting for extended periods of time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

1. 1. Works outside in various weather conditions with exposure to the following, but not limited to: noise, dust, odors.
2. 2. Slippery and uneven surfaces.
3. 3. In or with moving objects and or vehicles.

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.)