Solid Waste Collection Driver I

City of Lakeland, Civil Service•Employment Services, FL

1d•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 school grades from an accredited school.
One year of experience in the operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Class "B" CDL 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" CDL with appropriate endorsements as are required by the employing department and city policy.
Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
Completion of the Solid Waste Safety Training Manual within 90 days from the date of hire.
Traffic rules and regulations.
Operating commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B.
Hazards of operation and appropriate safety rules and regulations.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and work independently to perform regular duties.
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 the truck is operational; fuels the truck; washes and greases the truck; conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections; and reports the need for maintenance or repair of equipment to the Supervisor.
Follows standard safety precautions when operating the equipment.
Performs daily routine housekeeping on the assigned piece of equipment.
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 40 hours each subsequent year to maintain classification.
May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, or any assigned route as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
May be assigned to remove and dispose of deceased animals.
Required to physically load refuse.