Solid Waste Worker

jacksonville.gov; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jacksonville is seeking a Solid Waste Worker to perform varied manual labor on a designated collection route, including loading, unloading, and operating basic waste-handling equipment. The role emphasizes safety, following established procedures, and working outdoors on a regular schedule.

Employees enjoy benefits like holidays, leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, flexible spending plans, and potential federal student loan forgiveness after ten years of public service;

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive outdoor work with physical effort.
• Knowledge of safety rules and proper use of tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Rides on the back of a garbage or recycling collection truck and collects solid waste on a designated route.
• Operates packer machinery mounted on vehicle to pack refuse.
• Loads and unloads varied materials using hand tools.
• Directs driver when backing up and directs incoming vehicles to dumping area.
• Examines waste loads to prevent disposal of contraband waste.
• Sweeps and picks up refuse from streets, gutters, and sidewalks.
• Checks operating and safety conditions of vehicles and performs minor servicing.
• Performs minor construction and general maintenance tasks such as repairs and painting.
• Cleans and maintains solid waste buildings and facility areas.
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing and watering.
• Demonstrates proficiency in City of Jacksonville competencies.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Reading and writing English

Teamwork

Job description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Office of Administrative Services Department is actively seeking a Solid Waste Worker.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is service maintenance work in performing varied manual labor work collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling. Work requires knowledge of work instructions, work routines and procedures used in performing manual tasks relating to solid waste operations. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others and include requesting or providing information, asking questions, or obtaining clarification. Work is performed following specific instructions and established routines. The work is repetitive with little need to exercise judgment; the situations are nearly the same and require choice of the correct procedure. Work is performed primarily outdoors where there are some risks and hazards associated with the collection of solid waste materials, such as exposure to hazardous or contaminated materials. Operates machinery and tools such as pitchfork, push broom and packer machinery. Work involves physical labor such as picking up and dumping solid waste materials weighing less than 50 pounds on a continual basis. Work is performed under immediate supervision where the work assignments are well-detailed and well-prescribed by a superior or covered by established procedures and worker is not permitted to deviate from established procedures.

• Rides on the back of a garbage or recycling collection truck and collects solid waste materials on a designated route.
• Operates packer machinery mounted on vehicle to pack refuse.
• Loads and unloads varied materials using hand tools.
• Directs driver when pulling out in traffic and backing up and directs incoming vehicles to dumping area at solid waste disposal facilities.
• Examines waste loads to prevent disposal of contraband waste, according to government regulation.
• Sweeps and picks up refuse from streets, gutters, and sidewalks.
• Checks operating and safety conditions of vehicles and performs minor servicing.
• Performs minor construction and general maintenance tasks such as minor roofing repairs, painting, fence repairs, pipe installations, and replacement and repair of concrete bulkheads.
• Cleans and maintains solid waste buildings and facility areas.
• Performs grounds maintenance work such as mowing, trimming, spraying, and watering.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of basic work routines and procedures in collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling.
• Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate solid waste machinery and tools safely under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to pick up and dump solid waste materials weighing less than 50 pounds on a continual basis.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, including warning labels and symbols identifying hazardous materials.
• Ability to check operating and safety conditions of vehicles and perform minor servicing.
• Ability to perform minor construction tasks, general maintenance of buildings and grounds and janitorial duties.
• Ability to examine waste loads to prevent the disposal of contraband materials in landfills.

• Ability to read and write English.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• None.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random, and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).