Refuse Collector

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As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits
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  No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
  : 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit
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  Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance
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  Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans
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  Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

Performs manual work in the collection and disposal of refuse, recyclables, and bulky items from residential and commercial locations. Work includes loading materials into collection vehicles, operating packer equipment, directing traffic as needed, and assisting with unloading at disposal sites. Duties are performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and require physical effort and adherence to established safety procedures. Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Picks up refuse containers, trash, recyclable's, etc. from residence or business establishments and dumps into truck
• Operates packer equipment
• Replaces lids, cleans area around cans
• Picks up discarded furniture, household appliances, limbs, brush, leaves, and other items placed at curbside
• Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas
• Helps unload truck at disposal site

• Assists the driver in checking the truck and the packer for proper operation.
• Cleans refuse truck and equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Solid waste and recyclable collection methods and procedures
• Safe work practices related to refuse collection and equipment operation
• Basic traffic safety practices when working on roadways and in congested areas
• Proper lifting techniques and injury prevention practices
• Disposal site procedures and basic sanitation standards

• Solid waste and recyclable collection methods and procedures
• Safe work practices related to refuse collection and equipment operation
• Basic traffic safety practices when working on roadways and in congested areas
• Proper lifting techniques and injury prevention practices
• Disposal site procedures and basic sanitation standards

• Perform heavy manual labor, including lifting, carrying, and dumping refuse containers
• Work safely around moving vehicles, traffic, and mechanical equipment
• Follow oral instructions and established safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with crew members and the public as needed
• Work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions
• Maintain attention to safety, efficiency, and cleanliness during collection operations

Six (6) months of experience performing heavy manual labor is required.

• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.

Must be able to lift articles weighing up…