Solid Waste Driver I

Largo

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a driving position working with the collection of solid waste, trash, brush, or recycled materials. The employee is required to operate a solid waste collection vehicle in tight, confined locations and in the presence of other vehicles and pedestrians. Work is performed under the direction of a Supervisor. As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
One year experience in the operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B
Possession of a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
Knowledge of the operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B
Knowledge of the hazards of operation and of appropriate safety rules and regulations
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction and to work independently in the performance of regular duties
Basic computer and/or tablet skills for effective operation and troubleshooting of routing equipment
Ability to safely operate equipment, vehicles, and tools using close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus.
Ability to read standard print on a computer monitor, routing devices, tablets, and street/road signs.
The work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with endorsements depending on specific assignment.
The work requires the ability to operate roll-off trucks, claw trucks, front-loader, rear-loader, and automated side-loader.
The work requires proficiency with the City radio, routing devices and tablets, shovels, rakes, and brooms.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one hundred sixty (160) hours of operation of each truck is required for the first year
A minimum of eighty (80) hours of operation of each truck is required in each subsequent year to maintain classification

Responsibilities

Operates two of the following vehicles: front-loader, roll-off, claw, auto side-loader, and/or manual rear-loader used in the collection and transportation of solid waste, trash, brush, or recycled materials, to be determined by the Solid Waste Manager
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
Notifies Supervisor of issues or concerns requiring attention
Teaches trainee drivers the proper operation of the solid waste vehicles
Performs related work as required.