What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Driver I position at City of Largo?
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11 : 59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity
Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
Closing : 02 / 22 / 2025
Salary : 22.27 hourly rate
Job Summary :
Are you a skilled driver who takes pride in keeping the community clean and safe? We're looking for a Solid Waste Driver to join our team! In this role, you'll be responsible for collecting solid waste, trash, brush, and recyclable materials while operating a collection vehicle in various environments-including tight spaces with traffic and pedestrians.
What You'll Do :
Operate a solid waste collection vehicle safely and efficiently
Navigate confined spaces and high-traffic areas
Work closely with a team under the direction of a Supervisor
Ensure timely and proper collection of waste and recyclables
What We're Looking For :
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
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
Technical
Team Skills
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 :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment : 5% inside a climate-controlled building; 95% outside which includes driving.
Physical Requirements : The job's essential functions require : sitting, standing, and walking eight (8) or ten (10) hours per day. The work requires frequent : bending / stooping, climbing (ladder and stairs), crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting / carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Types of Trucks :
1. Roll-off : 53 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of cab numerous times a day (56 inches from ground to floor of cab). Driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, service open top and compactor roll-off containers. Ability to work in confined spaces when connecting and disconnecting the hoist lift cable, hoses, and electrical cables. Heavy pushing and pulling to open and close container doors for servicing. Washing truck and the end of the day with a scrub brush and pressure washer.
2. Rear-loader : 19 inches from ground to floor of cab with no steps. Climbing in and out of cab numerous times a day, driving, sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying items up to 50 lbs. and occasionally (independently or with a teammate) lifting and carrying objects over 50 lbs. Washing truck at the end of the day with a scrub brush and pressure washer.
3. Automated Side-loader : 43 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of cab numerous times a day. Driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, servicing automated containers, which are 65 gallons or 95 gallons, walk up customers, picking up trash that falls out of the container. Retrieving containers that fall into the hopper area. Washing the truck daily with scrub brush and pressure washer, climbing stairs to wash the top of the truck.
4. Front-loader : 40 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of the truck numerous times a day, driving, sitting, stooping, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, servicing dumpsters 2 cubic yards, 4 cubic yards, 6 cubic yards and 8 cubic yards. Opening and closing gates pushing and pulling roll-out containers on wheels, climb a ladder to clean top of truck with scrub brush and pressure washer.
5. Claw Truck : 46 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of truck numerous times a day from cab to platform behind cab to run the crane. Climb up and down from cab to ground to rake up debris. Open and close back doors of truck six to eight times a day to empty truck. Climbing (stairs and ladder), driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, picking up trash and yard waste items. Washing the truck daily with scrub brush and pressure washer, climbing stairs to wash the top of the truck.
Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone. Speaking : Ability to communicate orally in person and on the phone. Seeing : Ability to safely operate equipment, vehicles, and tools using close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus. Ability to read standard print on a computer monitor, routing devices, tablets, and street / road signs.
Driving Requirements : The work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with endorsements depending on specific assignment.
Other Machines : The work requires the ability to operate roll-off trucks, claw trucks, front-loader, rear-loader, and automated side-loader.
Other : The work requires proficiency with the City radio, routing devices and tablets, shovels, rakes, and brooms.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
No - CREDIT CHECK
No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE : As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.
Salary : $22
