EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II- REFUSE

Company: City of Lake Worth Beach
Location: Lake Worth
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Equipment Operator II.

Vacancies: 4+

This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with an hourly rate of $17.49. The position is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU) collective bargaining agreement. This position will work at Public Works - Solid Waste & Recycling Division located at 1880 2nd Avenue North, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461.

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 14 Paid Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan
  
  SUMMARY:
  
  The individual in this position will perform semi-skilled work in the operation of rear load garbage truck, automated side load garbage truck, grapple truck, packers, and/or trash truck. Heavy manual labor in the collection and disposal of all types of solid waste garbage, trash, and recycling.
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  • Functions as a driver or collector on a Solid Waste and Recycling collection crew.
  • Use of pitchforks, shovels, brooms, blowers, litter picker, bucket and similar hand tools in the general clean-up of garbage, trash, vegetation and construction material from curbside and other areas.
  • Rides and/or drives truck during scheduled routes.
  • Assist the driver in backing into tight areas.
  • Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and washing & cleaning of equipment daily.
  • Works with co-workers in the pickup and disposal of garbage and recycling.
  • Assist other routes when needed.
  • Performs related work as required.
    
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    
    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Knowledge of modern practices, methods, and equipment used in the collection and maintenance of Solid Waste and Recycling.
    • Knowledge of the laws and ordinances regulation the operation of vehicles and the occupational hazards and safety precautions in operating equipment.
    • Ability to report minor repairs and adjustments to service garage.
    • Must be able to operate rear load garbage truck, automated side load garbage truck, grapple truck and Packer truck or trash truck.
      
      EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
      
      Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral English instructions. High School Diploma or must be able to obtain GED within one year of hire.
      
      CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
      
      Must possess valid and current Florida CDL Class "B" Driver's License.
      
      PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
      
      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      
      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, run, walk use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. This employee will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for long periods. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include all DOT requirements.
      
      WORK ENVIRONMENT:
      
      The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      
      While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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