Sanitation Equipment Operator

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Our structured advancement path includes Trainee, Operator I, II, and III levels, each with pay increases and expanding responsibilities. Placement depends on experience, with opportunities to grow at every stage.
• Competitive Pay: Starting pay ranges from $20.40/hr. for Trainees to $22.56/hr. for Operator III. Experienced operators with additional experience or specialized qualifications may earn more.
• Training & Development: Gain hands‑on experience operating modern sanitation vehicles and equipment, with all training provided for career advancement.
• Community Impact: Help maintain the health, cleanliness, and beauty of Boca Raton for thousands of residents every day.

• Sanitation Equipment Operator Trainee: $20.40/hour – perfect for those starting a career in waste management.
• Sanitation Equipment Operator I: Starting at $21.48/hour
• Sanitation Equipment Operator II: Starting at $22.00/hour
• Sanitation Equipment Operator III: Starting at $22.56/hour

Performs responsible semiskilled work operating a refuse collection vehicle in the collection of solid waste; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision is exercised over assigned crew members.

• Operates refuse collection trucks:
  Depending on level, this includes:
  • Trainee / Level I:
    Rear-load and flat‑bed refuse collection trucks picking up refuse on a predetermined route.
  • Level II:
    Side-load, rear-load, and flat‑bed refuse collection trucks picking up refuse on a predetermined route.
  • Level III:
    Front-load, grapple-load, side-load, rear-load, and flat‑bed refuse collection trucks picking up refuse on a predetermined route.
• Obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors the immediate environment and work area to ensure safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.
• Operates hydraulic mechanisms for compressing and dumping refuse.
• Transports refuse to pre‑designated disposal areas.
• Drives and operates a truck to collect household appliances, furniture, and unusually large amounts of trash.
• Performs routine inspections, cleaning, fueling, and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Directs personnel assigned to the truck.
• When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, employees in this classification will be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed essential shall be required to work.

• Florida motor vehicles and traffic laws.
• Occupational safety hazards and safety precautions.
• Care and operation of assigned equipment.
• Applicable regulations regarding the proper collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste.
• Street locations and address sequencing.
• Safe driving practices.

• Operation of specially designed refuse collection equipment, including the manipulation of the container lifting arm to empty a refuse container while operating in an area of heavy traffic and tight conditions.
• Performing pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Training other employees in the operation of specialized equipment.

• Read, understand, and carry‑out oral and written instructions.
• Prepare routine records of activities.
• Work independently in the performance of assigned duties.
• Read, understand, and follow a route map and/or street guide.
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in non‑standard situations.
• Climb in and out of trucks and heavy equipment.
• Climb stairs and ladders.

• Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class‑B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class‑B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), including appropriate…