Refuse Equipment Operator, Residential

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Department:

Solid Waste Management

Employee Type:

Probationary

Time Type:

Full time

Salary Range:

$22.3371 - $27.6088 Hourly / $46,461.17 - $57,426.30 Annually

Job Posting Period:

May 11, 2026 - May 19, 2026 12:00 A.M.

Job Description:

Overview

To provide reliable efficient, and cost effective Solid Waste collection and disposal for the cart customers of the system, and aid in the health, safety, and welfare of the Citizenry.

Essential Functions

• Operates safely and efficiently a side, or rear loading refuse collection vehicle equipped with hydraulic cart dumpers, including the regular checking of tires, oil, brakes, hydraulic lines, steering and other specified items and correcting or reporting to the supervisor any faults in the equipment.

• Follows a regular route schedule on a collection route dumping wheeled refuse carts.

• Collects all authorized refuse properly placed at authorized stops along the assigned route.

• Collects refuse that does not exceed 40 pounds in weight.

• Prevents littering due to spillage or scattering of refuse as a result of the performance of duties and must retrieve all litter caused as a result thereof.

• Completes the collection of assigned route before the shift is completed or may be required to return on the off day to complete the collections.

• Prohibited from engaging in any scavenging activities.

• Transports collected refuse to the disposal point as often as required and accounting for weight tickets for each trip.

• Reports any carts requiring service or repair.

• Inventories and maintains all special equipment (fire extinguishers, etc.) placed on vehicles and the proper use and operation of the land mobile communications system.

• Reports any accidents in which his/her vehicle is involved immediately; and for knowing and heeding all factory-prescribed limits for the equipment in his/her use.

• Completes cleaning and fueling of the collection vehicle before it is parked at the end of the shift.

• Performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including high heat conditions.

• May standby for and answer emergency calls on an "on call, 24 hour per day" basis.

• Responsible at all times for the public impression created by his/her appearance and performance, and that of the vehicle.

• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience operating equipment, in the operation of solid waste equipment having a sophisticated hydraulic system,

• Or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities,

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class "B" State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.

Job Based Competencies

• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy