SOLID WASTE DRIVER

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Solid Waste Driver

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, operate garbage, recycling, and/or special waste collection trucks to collect solid waste within the City and transport loads to solid waste processing facilities such as transfer stations and landfills. Performs vehicle and equipment maintenance work as required. Reports to the Solid Waste Supervisor.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Operates a garbage truck, trash truck, container truck, pressure washer, computer, as well as a variety of mechanic's tools and various other hand tools. Performs solid waste collection (garbage, recycling, yard waste, bulk material) from residential and commercial properties and transports loads to processing sites in accordance with established schedules and routes. Performs daily pre- and post trip vehicle inspections per C.D.L. requirements. Ensures collection sites are clear before departure, and report need for repair to supervisors. Assembles collection containers for delivery to customers; repairs containers as needed. Observes all applicable safety rules and regulations. Maintains assigned vehicles in good working condition, equipment and tools; inspects vehicles prior to use for safety and maintenance; fuels and cleans vehicles as needed. Exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of required tools and equipment. Prepares and submits required departmental forms and records. Participates in the maintenance of positive customer relations. Interacts and maintains professional communication with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, and the public. Uses operational technology related to routes, deliveries and assets, as well as operating computers for data entry when required. May be required to work additional hours during a declared state of emergency.

Additional Job Functions: Performs additional duties as required by the department, subject to operational needs.

Minimum Education, Qualifications and Training

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, which can be supplemented by one to two years of experience driving a truck, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must posses and maintain a valid State of Florida CDL Class B license with proper endorsements at all times. Must possess or obtain the most current FEMA 100, 200, and 700 Incident Command System certifications within 6 months of appointment to the job.

Work Standards and Requirements

Schedule: Position requires at least 40 hours per week and may require working a rotating schedule, based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including garbage trucks, various hand and power tools, etc. Tasks involve the regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of driving, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Working Conditions: Work may be conducted outdoors in all types of weather. Work sites include waste processing and waste transfer sites.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of policies and procedures, manuals, street maps, etc. Requires the ability to prepare routine records and reports with proper format. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations. Requires the ability to learn and understand principles and techniques; to make routine independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to follow verbal and written instructions; to instruct co-workers. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers and the general public.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, and to determine time and weight.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to use and coordinate both hands and eyes using various machinery; to operate motor vehicles and trucks.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a moderate degree.

Knowledge of Job: Has knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Public Works Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Solid Waste Driver. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information. Has knowledge of the methods, equipment, tools and materials used in sanitation system functions. Has skill in the care and use of required vehicles, tools and equipment. Is able to make repairs and adjustments to equipment. Has the ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required; is able to provide effective leadership as assigned. Is able to use independent judgment in performing routine tasks. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Is able to read and interpret materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Is able to prepare simple records and reports. Has knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Knows how to perform duties in a courteous manner and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals as prescribed. Has knowledge of basic mathematics. Has knowledge of applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions. Is able to work effectively despite exposure to extreme heat or cold, wetness, humidity, odors, noise, machinery and traffic hazards, vibrations, dust, dirt, pollen, disease. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Is able to work on holidays as scheduled.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains a positive, , self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 11/06/2026

Posting End : 11/20/2026

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $22.05

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