Solid Waste Collection Driver II

City of Lakeland, FL • Lakeland, FL

364d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Completion of eighth grade from an accredited school.
• Three (3) years of experience in the operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B license.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the operation of medium and heavy-duty refuse collection equipment or internal training completion and operation of city refuse collection equipment as temporary staffing.
• Possess a valid Florida Class 'B' Commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operates an automated side-loader, front-loader, and/or roll-off refuse truck as a primary vehicle.
• Operates other solid waste collection equipment on a temporary, trainee, or emergency basis.
• Ensures the truck is operational, fuels the truck, washes and greases, conducts pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and reports the need for maintenance or repair of equipment to the supervisor.
• Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of the equipment.
• Performs routine housekeeping on the assigned piece of equipment daily.
• 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.
• Repairs and performs maintenance on solid waste equipment, including compactors, roll-off containers, receiver boxes, compactor power units, commercial front-load containers, residential garbage, and recycling carts.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Benefits

• Annual leave accumulated bi-weekly based on years of service.
• Sick leave accrued biweekly based on years of service.
• Sick leave pool for catastrophic or long-term illnesses.
• Family & Medical Leave for eligible employees.
• Pension Plan with mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement program up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
• Suggestion Awards program for constructive ideas.
• Free parking while at work.
• Uniforms issued at no cost for required job classifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees