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CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

A Solid Waste Driver/Operator is a skilled worker responsible for driving, operating and maintaining a refuse collection vehicle in both residential and commercial areas.  The Driver/Operator also serves as the lead worker on the route with the supervisory responsibility of assigned solid waste workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives a refuse packer or commercial dumpster truck on an established route while:
• Remembering assigned routes and the locations of refuse containers.
• Conforming to state and local driving and safety regulations.
• Operates the refuse collection vehicle in an efficient manner including:
• Lining up the refuse collection vehicle to container bins and activating controls to raise and dump bin in vehicle body.
• Lowering containers bins and assuring placement to prevent bins from being damaged by traffic flow and to prevent interference with right-of way.
• Utilizing controls to life and empty dumpsters into truck to compact refuse and to unload truck at dump site.
• Maintains the refuse collection vehicle including:
• Spraying truck with chemical disinfectant and rinsing with water and sweeping out truck.
• Checking oil, water and brake fluid levels and tire pressure.
• Making minor field repairs and adjustments to vehicle.
• Checking the condition of the truck and reporting needed repairs and servicing.
• Assists with the physical manual labor in conjunction with the pick-up of refuse bins and the lifting and moving of large objects.
• Prepares daily truck report and keeps incidental records of collection activities.
• Directs one or more workers in assigned tasks.
• Follows oral and written instructions in order to efficiently complete assigned tasks.
• Effectively communicates problems and safety concerns to supervisors.

(The above list of essential functions is not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma /GED.
• Hold and maintain a valid Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Two (2) or more years of previous experience in driving heavy-duty automotive equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards associated with the operation of heavy-duty automotive equipment and of precautions for the safety of assigned workers and the public.