Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste Driver - City of Plant City

Job Description

Job Description

Solid Waste Driver

Plant City, FL

$25.53 / hr

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.

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Environmental Conditions

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