Solid Waste & Sanitation Worker

Job Title

Solid Waste and Sanitation Worker

Performs manual labor of more than ordinary difficulty which involves the use of acquired skills. Uses manual and power equipment to perform a variety of tasks pertaining to solid waste and sanitation of grounds, parks, streets and right-of-ways. This is routine work involving the use of skills acquired by experience and on-the-job instruction. Performs demanding physical work for an extended period of time under varying climatic conditions.

Subject to weekend and overtime work. Works under the supervision of the Solid Waste and Sanitation Manager who issues oral work orders and inspects work frequently.

• Operates a variety of powered and unpowered equipment to clean streets and parking lots.
• Picks up trash in parks, parking lots and rights-of-ways; removes dead animals on City rights-of-way.
• Empties public trash receptacles and cigarette urns.
• Assists street sweeper operator with the cleaning of parking lots and narrow streets where the sweeper cannot safely operate.
• Assists residential crews in cleaning of vehicles, when necessary.
• Completes assigned tasks in timely and efficient manner.
• Performs minor repairs of trash containers; does minor repairs and maintains related equipment of Solid Waste and Sanitation Division.
• Safely operates and maintains flat bed truck.
• Assists in the maintenance and cleaning of compactors.
• Performs general custodial duties at the Solid Waste and Sanitation facility.
• Performs related duties as required.

High school diploma desired. Completion of 10th grade required. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Driver's License Requirement:
Valid Florida Driver's License Classification

E.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing and crouching throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 90 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.