Sanitation Equipment Operator

City of Boca Raton • Boca Raton, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Boca Raton is hiring Sanitation Equipment Operators to play a vital role in keeping the community clean, safe, and beautiful. This position offers career growth with structured advancement paths (Operator I, II, and III) that include pay increases and expanding responsibilities. All hires begin at the Sanitation Equipment Operator I level to ensure consistent training and safety standards. Upon successful completion of a field test, operators may be promoted to Operator II, with additional opportunities to advance to Operator III through demonstrated experience, skill, and performance. The role involves operating modern sanitation vehicles and equipment, with all training provided. The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

Requirements

• Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class-B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ related work experience is required.
• Knowledge of Florida motor vehicles and traffic laws.
• Knowledge of occupational safety hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the care and operation of assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations regarding the proper collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste.
• Knowledge of street locations and address sequencing.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices.
• Skill in operation of specially designed refuse collection equipment, including the manipulation of the container lifting arm to empty a refuse container while operating in an area of heavy traffic and tight conditions.
• Skill in performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry-out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare routine records of activities.
• Ability to work independently in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow a route map and/or street guide.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in non-standard situations.
• Ability to climb in and out of trucks and heavy equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Employees must have abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Training other employees in the operation of specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates refuse collection trucks (rear-load, flat-bed, side-load, front-load, grapple-load depending on level) picking up refuse on a predetermined route.
• Obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors the immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.
• Operates hydraulic mechanisms for compressing and dumping refuse.
• Transports refuse to pre-designated disposal areas.
• Drives and operates a truck to collect household appliances, furniture, and unusually large amounts of trash.
• Performs routine inspections, cleaning, fueling, and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Directs personnel assigned to the truck.
• When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, employees in this classification will be deemed essential by the City and required to work for preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail.

Benefits

• Career Growth opportunities with structured advancement path (Operator I, II, and III) with pay increases.
• Competitive Pay: Starting pay ranges from $25.52/hr. for Operator I to $28.14/hr. for Operator III. Experienced operators with additional experience or specialized qualifications may earn more.
• Training provided for career advancement.
• Community Impact: Help maintain the health, cleanliness, and beauty of Boca Raton.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED