Equipment Operator I - Environmental Services

Work is performed under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works. The Equipment Operator I operates equipment in heavy traffic and in confined spaces and is responsible for accuracy and field knowledge to ensure safety and efficiency. This position navigates the City streets, alleys, parking areas and other areas to remove garbage, trash, debris and other items from residential, commercial and other areas of the City. Safe usage of large trucks and equipment is a critical function of this role.

This position is designated as an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair and recover the City before, during and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, severe thunderstorm, flash flooding etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Drives and operates a truck/trailer/or boom truck combination vehicle used to collect and haul yard trash and bulk waste from an assigned collection route.
• Operates other related environmental services equipment.
• Performs pre-trip/post-trip inspections for all equipment assigned.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions during the course of the workday.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of standard and specialized solid waste equipment.
• Ability and desire to operate heavy equipment in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain an exemplary driving record and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations and safe driving practices.
• Skill in the care and safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability to carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, team-focused working relationships with team members, other departments, leadership, businesses and the general public.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to communicate in a positive and helpful manner in all situations.
• Ability to deescalate situations and problem solve during the course and scope of work.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in both written and oral manner regarding the details of the routes and status of work details.
• Ability to interpret both in written and oral format instructions regarding daily tasks.
• Ability to communicate via radios and two-way transmission methodology.

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Possess and maintain a current Florida CDL Class B License with air brakes endorsement.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary:

• Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 50+lbs., Crawl.
• Frequently - Lift/Carry: 50 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 50+ lbs. or less, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Stand, Walk, Climb.
• Constantly Drive, Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Sit, Twist/Turn.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.