Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

Utilities Maintenance Specialist I - Wastewater

Plant City, FL

Utilities Finance and Grant Specialist

Plant City, FL

Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

Plant city, FL

Order: 83004

Order Type :

PAY RANGE DOQ: $18.23 - $29.17/HR.

Valid Florida CDL required

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