What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator Trainee - II (Career Path) position at City of Boynton Beach?
The purpose of this classification is to drive or operate vehicles (tandem-axle or special solid waste vehicles), and other equipment where driving and maneuvering the vehicle constitutes the majority of the work required to complete tasks for solid waste removal. Equipment in this classification does not involve the operation of additional mechanisms other than those that are simple and routine requiring little extra dexterity and finesse. The understanding of physical, sensory and environmental factor is important in this position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are 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 specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections. Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; reports to supervisor all notable issues found during inspections; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes greasing and lubing of equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
Drives trucks and other vehicles in order to perform solid waste daily assignments.
Maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, crew workers, equipment, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Drives assigned truck along a prescribed residential and/or commercial areas to collect garbage, trash or recycled materials; makes frequent stops at appropriate intervals to position truck near bulk piles or refuse containers; avoids backing of vehicle whenever possible to perform tasks; performs physical work functions in retrieving and sorting recyclable materials into hopper; attaches hopper to truck, closes tailgate and operates mechanism to dump at the appropriate disposal location.
Maintains the pace of collection activities by determining the length of time spent on route or at each stop in order to ensure timely completion of assigned route.
Must have the physical ability to work on the back of the rear Loader; plus, physically work on the recycling truck. During operations, it may require the ability to hold on the side of the truck and safely dismount.
Weighs solid waste collection trucks individually as they enter and exit landfill; weighs and separates recyclable products from solid waste and sorts them according to category.
Performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to perform various solid waste assignments; picks up paper, limbs, and other debris; manually moves loads and arranges materials.
Performs skilled work in the operation of solid waste equipment.
Responsibilities vary from servicing garbage at residential to commercial locations throughout the City where designated garbage cans are used.
Frequently exits and re-enters garbage truck to manually pick up carts, bags, trash and vegetation.
Pulls and/or pushes garbage cans from properties to the rear end loader of the garbage truck and positions garbage cans on the tipper, which may require lifting; operates the mechanism to dump the garbage into the truck; places garbage cans to the curbside.
Uses an onboard computer system to navigate routes electronically in order to complete tasks.
Operates a manual rear load garbage truck, a manual rear load recycle truck, and a dump truck.
Performs accommodation service requirements of garbage carts, pails and bags pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) as required.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Operates vehicles normally assigned to Equipment Operator Trainees as needed to complete division or departmental projects and workload.
Performs other related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following Preferred Qualifications:
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Must have minimum two (2) years of experience operating maintenance equipment in Solid Waste residential line of business, manual collection, of which includes at least six (6) months of cross-training is required in Solid Waste, residential waste bulk/trash section operating the following vehicles:
CAREER PATH ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Proof of meeting all of the above requirements/qualifications must be demonstrated by the employee and verified by the supervisor.
Promotional advancement may be delayed at the discretion of the Department Director, the Human Resources/Risk Management Director and the City Manager.
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES
Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs)
Physical Ability:Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on lifting, pulling and pushing, but typically also involving some combination of bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials (25-50 pounds). May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 75 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, and toxic agents.
The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are 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 specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections. Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; reports to supervisor all notable issues found during inspections; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes greasing and lubing of equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
Drives trucks and other vehicles in order to perform solid waste daily assignments.
Maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, crew workers, equipment, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Drives assigned truck along a prescribed residential and/or commercial areas to collect garbage, trash or recycled materials; makes frequent stops at appropriate intervals to position truck near bulk piles or refuse containers; avoids backing of vehicle whenever possible to perform tasks; performs physical work functions in retrieving and sorting recyclable materials into hopper; attaches hopper to truck, closes tailgate and operates mechanism to dump at the appropriate disposal location.
Maintains the pace of collection activities by determining the length of time spent on route or at each stop in order to ensure timely completion of assigned route.
Must have the physical ability to work on the back of the rear Loader; plus, physically work on the recycling truck. During operations, it may require the ability to hold on the side of the truck and safely dismount.
Weighs solid waste collection trucks individually as they enter and exit landfill; weighs and separates recyclable products from solid waste and sorts them according to category.
Performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to perform various solid waste assignments; picks up paper, limbs, and other debris; manually moves loads and arranges materials.
Performs skilled work in the operation of solid waste equipment.
Responsibilities vary from servicing garbage at residential to commercial locations throughout the City where designated garbage cans are used.
Frequently exits and re-enters garbage truck to manually pick up carts, bags, trash and vegetation.
Pulls and/or pushes garbage cans from properties to the rear end loader of the garbage truck and positions garbage cans on the tipper, which may require lifting; operates the mechanism to dump the garbage into the truck; places garbage cans to the curbside.
Uses an onboard computer system to navigate routes electronically in order to complete tasks.
Operates a manual rear load garbage truck, a manual rear load recycle truck, and a dump truck.
Performs accommodation service requirements of garbage carts, pails and bags pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) as required.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Operates vehicles normally assigned to Equipment Operator Trainees as needed to complete division or departmental projects and workload.
Performs other related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE
- One (1) year of previous experience involving any area of manual labor, construction, equipment operation, solid waste, or closely related area; and
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license; and
- Must obtain Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Certification in Collection Operations Basics within ninety (90) days in position; and
- Must obtain a Florida Commercial Learner's Permit (CPL) within six (6) months in position.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Learner's Permit (CPL) or Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
- One (1) year of previous experience in Solid Waste residential line of business, manual collection, including exposure to the operation of vehicles and equipment used in assigned areas, with at least six (6) months of cross-training operating the following vehicles:
- Manual rear load garbage truck
- Manual rear load recycle truck
- Dump truck
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL); and
- Must complete a written test to evaluate knowledge of Equipment Operator I functions; and
- Must complete an equipment specific field test within Solid Waste residential line of business, manual collection sections operating rear load garbage truck, rear load recycle truck, and dump truck, and score an 80%;
- Must obtain the following training/certifications within ninety (90) days of hire:
- 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card
- Lock Out/ Tag Out Certification
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Must have minimum two (2) years of experience operating maintenance equipment in Solid Waste residential line of business, manual collection, of which includes at least six (6) months of cross-training is required in Solid Waste, residential waste bulk/trash section operating the following vehicles:
- Over-the-top recycle truck
- Grapple truck
Employees will be evaluated on the vehicles listed above during a cross-training period. Employees who pass their evaluation will be certified to operate the vehicle as assigned by their supervisor. - Must complete a written test to evaluate knowledge of Equipment Operator II functions; and
- Must complete an equipment specific field test within Solid Waste, residential waste bulk/trash section including over the top recycling truck, bulk trash rear steer truck and bulk trash cherry picker/lightning loader truck and score an 80%; and
- Must continue to maintain a valid State of Florida Class B CDL;
- Must obtain the OSHA 30-hour General Industry Card;
- Must complete FEMA IS-0552: The Public Works Role in Emergency Management course and successfully pass exam;
- Must meet 100% of the Equipment Operator Trainee and Equipment Operator I KSAs, 70% of Equipment Operator II KSAs and 100% of the Communication Competencies.
CAREER PATH ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Proof of meeting all of the above requirements/qualifications must be demonstrated by the employee and verified by the supervisor.
Promotional advancement may be delayed at the discretion of the Department Director, the Human Resources/Risk Management Director and the City Manager.
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES
Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to all safe working practices including work zone traffic control, highway safety rules and regulations, and taking effective precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents.
- Basic knowledge and ability to detect mechanical issues with the equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow direction.
- Ability to adhere to all safe working practices.
- Ability to properly use tools and equipment.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks under general supervision.
- Ability to plan and organize daily work routine, and to estimate expected time of completion.
- Ability to safely navigate routes to complete daily tasks, avoiding backing vehicles when possible.
- Ability to transport and remove materials, equipment, debris, and/or refuse from specified areas.
- Ability to operate a rear load garbage truck.
- Ability to operate a rear load recycle truck, and scowl body.
- Ability to use and navigate routes electronically through an onboard computing system to complete tasks.
- Ability to effectively interact with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, the public, and outside agencies in a courteous manner.
Physical Ability:Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on lifting, pulling and pushing, but typically also involving some combination of bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials (25-50 pounds). May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 75 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, and toxic agents.
The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
Salary : $36,920 - $55,370
