Solid Waste Equipment Operator I

City of North Port; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Port is seeking a dependable Solid Waste Driver to operate two collection vehicles and service assigned routes efficiently. You will perform daily pre-trip inspections, monitor vehicle safety, and transport refuse to the disposal point while maintaining accurate weight tickets and reporting issues in a timely manner.

You will be part of a team reporting to the Solid Waste Manager and Supervisors, with responsibilities including equipment maintenance, on-call duties, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or equivalent.
• One year of experience operating similar equipment.
• Valid Florida CDL Class B with airbrakes endorsement by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate two solid waste vehicles, one primary vehicle on an assigned route.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and record findings.
• Transport refuse to disposal point and manage weight tickets.
• Report service, access, or delivery problems promptly.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment; ensure professional appearance of vehicle and crew.
• Provide support to department programs and emergency operations as needed.

Skills

Customer commitment

Professionalism

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Provides reliable, efficient, and cost-effective collection, transportation, and disposal of material. This position is responsible for providing service to residential and commercial customers and is required to be able to operate the equipment required to complete this work. Drivers will typically have an assigned route and as needed, will perform related tasks. Work is performed under the general direction of the Solid Waste Manager, Solid Waste Superintendent and Solid Waste Supervisors.

• Following successful completion of training or equivalent, operates two (2) Solid Waste vehicles, one (1) being a primary Solid Waste Collection vehicle to collect material along an assigned route within the prescribed time.
• Annually, completes a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of retraining to operate two (2) primary Solid Waste Collection vehicles.
• Ensures that assigned collection vehicle is operated safely and efficiently.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspections of equipment, records findings and evaluates the operational fitness of equipment.
• Transports collected refuse to the disposal point as often as required, and accounting for weight tickets for each trip.
• Reports any containers requiring service or repair, access problems, non-standard garbage accumulation, and service delivery problems timely.
• Performs inventory and maintenance of all special equipment (Fire Extinguishers, etc.) placed on vehicles and the proper use and operation of the communications system.
• Maintains communication with Solid Waste Supervisors and customer service staff.
• Collects all authorized material properly placed in a City owned automated container, dumpster or roll-off or Customer owned garbage container at authorized stops along the assigned route.
• Prevents litter due to spillage or scattering of refuse as a result of the performance of his/her duties.
• Resolves to not engage in any scavenging activities.
• Reports any accidents in which his/her vehicle is involved immediately.
• Maintains and cleans departmental trucks for which personal responsibility has been assigned.
• Washes, cleans, greases, and fuels all vehicles operated or as assigned.
• Provides assistance and support to all department programs which effect solid waste collection.
• Ensures that a public impression created by his/her appearance and performance, and that of the vehicle is professional.
• Operates other solid waste collection vehicles or equipment on a temporary or emergency basis.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy trucks with hydraulic refuse packing systems.
• Knowledge of all factory-prescribed limits for the equipment in his/her use.
• Knowledge of the traffic and highway safety ordinances and regulations and precautions to be taken to avoid accidents.
• Ability to receive and understand oral and written orders and execute those orders effectively.
• Ability to manipulate a large truck and operate it efficiently.
• Ability to work overtime and be on call, for the efficiency of the department.
• Ability to maintain proper quality and quantity of services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Basic computer, I-Phone and/or tablet skills for effective operation.
• Trained to operate two (2) Solid Waste vehicles each year, one (1) being a primary vehicle to complete the assigned routes within the prescribed time.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provides the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred.
• One (1) year of experience operating similar equipment.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class B, with airbrakes endorsement by the date of hire.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are 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.

Vets Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmtive Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.