Solid Waste Collector

City of Vero Beach•Vero Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision of the driver, this role collects residential garbage, trash, and other designated materials from customers. It also assists the driver with commercial collection and performs related duties as assigned. The essential functions include collecting refuse, transporting it to the truck, and compacting it. Responsibilities also involve assisting with commercial collections by guiding the driver, managing gates, cleaning dumpsters, and reporting maintenance issues. The role requires cleaning and sanitizing vehicles and equipment, adhering to safety procedures, and assisting other routes as needed. Additional duties may include cleaning and maintaining city-owned dumpsters, assisting with the collection and disposal of dead animals and refuse from public rights-of-way, and potentially working independently. Constant awareness of surroundings and the ability to wear required PPE are essential.

Requirements

Knowledge of City and departmental polices and procedures.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices related to solid waste collection and disposal.
Knowledge of City maps, routes and geography.
Knowledge of operation of garbage trucks.
Knowledge of customer service practices.
Ability to safely operate assigned hand tools and equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks (including stooping, lifting up to 100 lbs., carrying and climbing) for extended periods of time in good and bad weather.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work including the general public.
Exposure to potential physical harm, dangerous machinery, moving traffic, infectious disease, wild and/or domestic animals, and hazardous chemicals.
May be required to work independently.
Requires constant awareness of surrounding activities.
Must be able to wear PPE required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Experience in performing heavy manual labor outdoors for extended periods; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License, Class B (with air brake endorsements) preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects residential garbage, trash and other designated materials from customers on assigned route using approved containers.
Transports refuse to route truck; dumps refuse into hopper and compacts it in the truck body.
Assists driver with commercial collection; guides driver, opens and closes gates, cleans around dumpsters, picks-up trash, and reports dumpster maintenance issues.
Locates driver(s) of vehicle(s) blocking dumpsters.
Cleans, sanitizes and washes vehicles, equipment, dumpsters, and material used for collections.
Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices at all times.
Assists other routes in completion of work.
Cleans and maintain wash rack area.
When not assigned to a route, may be required to clean and maintain City owned dumpsters to include preparation and painting containers.
Assists in collection and disposal of dead animals and refuse from public rights-of-way.