HOURLY SALARY: $16.
54 - $29.
78
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste ANNUAL SALARY: $34,412 - $61,942
POSITIONS: 3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Skilled work in the care and operation of all refuse collection vehicle which are used to collect refuse
and trash from residences and to a lesser extent, businesses.
Work is performed under the
supervision of the Operations Manager Services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Operates, lifts and dumps refuse containers into refuse collection vehicle.
• Drives garbage collection vehicles.
Manually retrieve and collects incidental related waste at
each pickup point.
• Exercises appropriate safety precautions while vehicle is in operation.
• Completes designated refuse collection route or routs in a timely manner.
• Judges heights and distances while truck is in operation.
• Operates boom mounted trash truck.
• Performs daily inspection of vehicle.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.
Employees
will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.
)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of operation, maintenance, capabilities, limitations and safety aspects of refuse
collection vehicle.
• Ability to understand and comply with oral instructions.
• Ability to read street and traffic signs.
Sanitation Driver
Solid Waste Department
Education and Experience:
• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma,
supplemented by two (2) years experience in the operation of heavy trucks.
(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
• Must possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver’s License.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
• Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
• Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying
• Reaching, pulling, walking, standing, bending, stooping, driving, equipment operation
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Works outside in various weather conditions with:
• Noise, dust, odors
• Slippery surfaces
• In or with moving objects or vehicles
• Heights (12 feet)
(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
)
IF INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION AND YOU MEET THE MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS, PLEASE APPLY ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE: cityoffortpierce.
com AND
SUBMIT BY THE CLOSING DATE.
OPENING DATE: JULY 11, 2022
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
10/23/07 EEOC FUNC/CAT: MM/GG
(Bargaining)