SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR

Salary : $22.67 - $23.13 Hourly

Location : Vero Beach, FL

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Job Number : 00885

Department : PW - SOLID WASTE

Opening Date : 10 / 29 / 2025

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Under close supervision of driver, collects residential garbage, trash and other designated materials from customers, assists driver with commercial collection; and performs related duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Collects residential garbage, trash and other designated materials from customers on assigned route using approved containers furnished for this purpose.
• Transports refuse to route truck; dumps refuse into hopper and compacts it in the truck body.
• Assists driver with commercial collection; guides driver, opens and closes gates, cleans around dumpsters, picks-up trash, and reports dumpster maintenance issues.
• Locates driver(s) of vehicle(s) blocking dumpsters.
• Cleans, sanitizes and washes vehicles, equipment, dumpsters, and material used for collections.
• Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices at all times.
• Assists other routes in completion of work.
• Cleans and maintain wash rack area.
• When not assigned to a route, may be required to clean and maintain City owned dumpsters to include preparation and painting containers.
• Assists in collection and disposal of dead animals and refuse from public rights-of-way.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS :

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Experience in performing heavy manual labor outdoors for extended periods; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. Commercial Driver's License, Class B (with air brake endorsements) preferred.

The City of Vero Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; employee long term disability coverage; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a voluntary 401a Retirement Plan with generous employer contribution, and voluntary 457(b) tax-deferred compensation and ROTH IRA plans to supplement your retirement. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes health fairs and much more!