Sanitation Worker

Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor, The Sanitation Worker/Driver I is responsible for the collection of residential and commercial trash, beach refuse, brush, and other debris. Provides information for residents as required. Trash collection and disposal, recycling of metal, clearing obstructions. May be required to operate heavy equipment, including driving the garbage packer.

• Attending work as scheduled.
• Dismounts garbage trucks to collect garbage and mounts trucks to ride to the next collection point.
• Emptying residential trash receptacles into garbage packer by hand.
• Carrying beach trash receptacles to garbage packer and emptying by hand.
• Clearing obstructions and pick up and disposing of refuse and debris by hand.
• Loading and unloading metal debris by hand for scrap.
• Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devised that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
• Operate equipment that compresses the collected refuse.
• Picking up brush and tree trimmings by hand and loading into truck.
• Steam cleaning and sanitizing receptacles.
• Placing and picking up trash receptacles, including commercial sites.
• Picking up and disposing of dead animals.
• Cleaning interiors and exteriors of vehicles, cleaning Public Works garage area and grounds around building.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Valid State of Florida drivers license, Class B commercial drivers license (CDL) preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Abilities

• Oral Expression and Comprehension The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand and the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects in excess of 50 lbs.
• Physical Requirements - This job requires the majority of the workday spent driving, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, and regularly lifting weight over 50#.
• Eye-Hand Coordination Eye-Hand coordination is required for the use of machinery.
• Environmental Features This position requires working outdoors assignments during temperate weather conditions or during extreme heat or cold.
• Ability to work with various odors and materials.
• May require accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Able to work overtime, civil defense recall and occasional weekend and holidays as required

The statements noted above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. These statements are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. All applications will become public record under Florida law.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
Cover letters and resumes may be included but are not accepted in lieu of application form.
All applications will become public record under Florida law.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check and physical for all positions in addition to drug testing for safety sensitive positions.

AA/EOE/DFWP

Qualifications

Salary : $17 - $19