Solid Waste Driver

Solid Waste Collection Driver

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.

Salary: $23.83 hourly rate

Job Summary:

This position involves the collection and transportation of solid waste, trash, brush, or recycled materials. The employee operates 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• 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

Management:

• 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

Technical:

• 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

Team

Skills:

• 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.

Emergency Response Status:
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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• 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, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

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