Refuse Service Operator Ii

POSITION

Employees in this classification perform skilled work in the operation of commercial/residential refuse and recycling vehicles and equipment. An employee in this class is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment that requires specialized training. Assignments may involve the completion of established routes as determined by management, or work orders for special collection activities. Work hours depending upon the type of collection activity may require tasks basis work and involve various start times and shifts.

Work is subject to inspection for efficiency, quality of operation, and adherence to departmental policies. Work is performed under the supervision of the Solid Waste Crew Leader or Foreman.

The list of duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Operatesrefuseandrecyclingcollectionequipmentsafelyandefficientlyinthecollectionofcontainersof refuse,garbage,trash,andor recycling material.
• Providesservicetocommercialandresidentialcustomersasdirectedandaccordingtoestablished/assigned collection route.
• Liftsandloadsrefuse,trash, discardedequipment,andhouseholditems.
• Reportsequipmentoperationaldeficienciesforpromptrepair/maintenance.
• Performsminoradjustmentstoequipmentwithinthescopeof abilitiesasnecessary.
• Requiresregularattendancetoscheduledworkshifts.

• Substantialknowledge/skillintheprinciplesandmethodsofoperatingassignedequipment.
• Abilitytodetermineaddresslocations.
• Workingknowledgeofsafetyrulesandrequirements.
• Abilitytomakeminorrepairsandadjustmentstoequipmentandtocheckoperatingdefects.
• Abilitytounderstandandfolloworalandwritteninstructions.
• Communicatewithco-workers,management,citizens,andothersinacourteousandprofessionalmanner.
• Conformswithandabidesbyalldepartmentaland Cityregulations,policies,work procedures,and instructions.
• Qualified to operate two (2) of the following types of vehicles (at time of hire or auto progression during employment):
• Garbage or Recycling Side Loader*
• Commercial Garbage Front Loader*
• Bulk Trash Grappling Truck*

* Qualifications to be determined by City Solid Waste Management and/or Public Works Director or designee.

HighschooldiplomaorGEDequivalentwithdemonstratedsafedrivingrecord.

Mustholda Stateof Florida ClassBDriver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement .

Six (6) months experience in the operation of residential/commercial refuse collection equipment.