Waste Equipment Operator

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Nature of Work

Skilled work in the operation of cranes and other heavy equipment used for trash handling in the Department of Solid Waste.

Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of various types of cranes and other heavy equipment used in handling and removing waste and debris from the City streets. An employee of this class may be expected to operate any of the abovementioned specialized types of equipment, and is responsible for properly operating such equipment so as not to damage it or other property. Employees are expected to exercise considerable judgment and skill in carrying out general instructions and in conforming to operating practices set up for this work. Supervision is received from a Sanitation Supervisor who assigns and inspects work in progress.

Essential Functions

Operates trash crane at various locations throughout the City in picking up rubbish and loading it into trucks for removal to the disposal pit, often under heavy traffic conditions.

Moves trash crane from one pick up location to another and locates unit in best position for most efficient pick up of rubbish.

May coordinate a small group of Waste Collectors in assembling trash for most efficient use of equipment.

Operates equipment in a restricted area within close tolerances.

Performs minor mechanical maintenance work on equipment. Lubricates equipment in accordance with the prescribed lubrication schedule.

Makes minor adjustments and repairs on machinery, including adjusting crane brakes and changing cables when required. Cleans auxiliary equipment with air hose.

Uses assigned tablet to complete daily route.

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

Two (2) years experience in the operation of crane or other heavy equipment.

A valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) must be submitted to the Department of Human Resources at time of application and maintained valid throughout employment in the classification.

Successful completion of the Crane Operator Training Program offered by the City of Miami, Department of Solid Waste will be required before the end of the probationary period.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Must be willing to work evenings, nights and weekends on a regular basis.

As a condition of employment, the DMV records of those selected for hire must be submitted during the pre-employment process at the candidate's expense.

Documentation Requirements

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

Copy of a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (Class B or higher) must be submitted to the Department of Human Resources at time of application and maintained valid throughout employment in this classification.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE

Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION

Form VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE

Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:

A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission

B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.

C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission

D. Properly executed valid lease agreement

E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission

F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission

G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission

H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.

Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE

An Equal Opportunity Employer