What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Equipment Operator position at City of Clearwater, FL?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2025-00052
Department : Solid Waste & Recycling
Opening Date : 11 / 04 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
ENTRY SALARY : $43,282.47 annually
POSITIONS OPEN CONTINUOUSLY - WILL FILL AS NEEDED
Under general direction, the Solid Waste Equipment Operator drives, operates, and assists in the maintenance of all rear, side-loading, and front-loading, grapple truck, roll-off and tractor trailer (add) solid waste collection trucks and other heavy equipment on assigned routes and in all weather conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Drives, operates, and assists in the maintenance of all front, rear and / or side loading solid waste trucks, "jaws" trucks, and transfer tractor trailer trucks used for the collection, transfer, and disposal of waste, trash, or recycling on assigned routes; navigates streets and City geography, maintains safe driving practices, and makes all collections stops.
- Checks, evaluates, and reviews the condition of trucks and equipment; identifies, reports, and communicates needed repairs and servicing; directs and assists one or more workers in assigned tasks; performs pre and post trip inspections on equipment daily prior to use.
- Lines up the solid waste vehicle to refuse container bins and activates controls to raise and dump bin in vehicle body; lowers container bins and ensures placement to prevent bins from being damaged by traffic flow and to prevent interference with right-of-way.
- Learns and applies skills in the operation of roll-offs; performs manual labor in conjunction with the pickup of refuse bins at all residential and commercial facilities, parks, and on beaches.
- Performs and participates in minor field repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment; monitors routine maintenance and other repairs necessary to keep equipment fully functional and operational.
- Answers and responds to questions and complaints and refers major problems to superior; maintains professional composure and provides excellent customer service; responds to service orders and requests.
- Dumps waste at City's transfer station or other location as assigned; cleans and washes truck regularly.
- Prepares daily truck report and keeps incidental records of collection activities; tracks daily collections and issues or concerns that were addressed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses , Certifications , and Equipment :
A valid State driver's license is required.
Does this position require a Commercial Driver's License? Yes
Type : Possession and maintenance of Class A CDL (for tractor / trailer) or Class B CDL (for all other) is required.
Education and Experience :
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate AND two (2) years of experience driving heavy-duty automotive equipment or one (1) year as Solid Waste Worker with CDL training through the City of Clearwater third party trainers; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -
Skill in -
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE :
Health and Wellness initiatives
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE :
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans
SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
What is your highest level of education?
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?
How many years of experience do you have driving heavy-duty automotive equipment?
Required Question
Salary : $43,282
