Job Description

Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste Driver

Plant City, FL

Valid Florida CDL required - Solid Waste Experience Preferred

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for work involving the operation of all vehicles in the Solid Waste Department except the front-end loading trucks. Employees in this classification may be asked to perform heavy manual work in the collection and disposal of solid waste.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates one or more of the following most of the workday on an assigned basis:
• Rear-end loading refuse trucks
• Grappler trucks
• Container delivery trucks
• Pick-up trucks, some with automated lift gate
• Lawn maintenance equipment
• Automated side loading truck
• Performs the duties of a Refuse Collector as needed.
• Washes, cleans and provides pre- and post-trip inspection of assigned equipment.
• Performs manual labor tasks as assigned, such as general debris clean-up and collection.
• Other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Department Director.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation and basic maintenance of solid waste collection and delivery equipment
• Ability to read, understand and implement instructions.
• Ability to maintain detailed, written records.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or a GED from a properly accredited institution of learning.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Florida commercial driver’s license Class B.
• Must obtain NIMS 100, 200 and 700 within six (6) months of employment.

Environmental Conditions

• Outdoor work in all types of weather

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

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