Solid Waste Driver I

Largo

21h•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. All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay. The City of Largo is committed to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model that builds a flexible and resilient organization and intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels. The organization serves over 84 thousand residents and 3 thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride. HPO empowers individuals to participate in meaningful projects and initiatives to promote employee and community engagement. As a national Top Workplace, Largo is recognized for its innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce.

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
Proficiency with the City radio, routing devices and tablets, shovels, rakes, and brooms
DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance
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
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
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
Notifies Supervisor of issues or concerns requiring attention
Teaches trainee drivers the proper operation of the solid waste vehicles
Supports honest and transparent decision-making
Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
Performs related work as required
Work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency
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

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Paid life insurance
AD&D coverage
Optional supplemental life insurance available
Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan with a generous City match (for Full-time team members)
Optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) plans
Optional Roth 457(b) plans
11 paid holidays
24/7 access to fitness centers
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development opportunities