Solid Waste Collection Driver I

City of Lakeland, FL•Lakeland, FL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled driving position that involves collecting solid waste, trash, brush, large bulk items, or recycled materials and operating solid waste collection vehicles in tight, confined locations and in the presence of other vehicles and pedestrians. If assigned as needed, the employee provides direction to Solid Waste Collectors and performs related manual tasks. Work is performed under the direction of a Supervisor and reviewed through observations and obtained results. This posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

Requirements

Completion of eight (8) school grades from accredited school.
One (1) year of experience in the operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B license or internal training completion and operation of city refuse collection equipment as temporary staffing.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements as are required by the employing department and city policy.
Must maintain a valid telephone number.
Completion of the Solid Waste Safety Training Manual within 90 days from date of hire.
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
Knowledge of operating commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B.
Knowledge of the hazards of operation and appropriate safety rules and regulations.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction and to work independently in performing regular duties.
Ability to use City radio, routing maps, shovels, rakes, and brooms.

Responsibilities

Operates a claw truck or manual rear-loader as a primary vehicle and one of the following secondary vehicles: front-loader, automated side-loader, and/or roll-off truck used in the collection and transportation of solid waste, trash, brush, or recycled materials to be determined by the Program Supervisor or the Solid Waste Manager.
Operates other solid waste collection equipment on a temporary, trainee, or emergency basis.
Ensures truck is operational, fuels truck, washes, greases, conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reports need for maintenance or repair of equipment to Supervisor.
Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of the equipment.
Performs routine housekeeping on the assigned piece of equipment daily.
Notifies supervisor of issues or concerns requiring attention.
Teaches trainee drivers the proper operation of solid waste vehicles.
Operates and/or trains in secondary truck operation a minimum of forty (40) hours each subsequent year to maintain classification.
May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
Position is designated as Mission Critical.
May be assigned to remove and dispose of deceased animals.
Required to physically load refuse.
Performs related work as required.