The City of Winter Haven seeks a motivated, safety, and detail-oriented CDL Class B Driver to join our growing Solid Waste team. This behind-the-wheel career is vital to our Citys health and well-being through collecting and disposing of solid waste and recycling. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Safely operate an automatic, semi-automatic side-loading refuse truck with a hydraulic device or a rear-loading refuse vehicle to collection Solid Waste, Trash, Brush, Large bulk items, or recycled materials from residential customers and transport materials to designated disposal area. Operate an Automatic side-loading refuse truck as the primary vehicle with the potential to operate a semi-automatic side-loading or rear-loading refuse vehicle as a secondary vehicle, should the need arise. Will collect solid waste, trash, brush, large bulk items or recycled materials from residential customers and transport to the designated disposal site. Ensure that the truck is operational, including fueling the assigned vehicle, daily washing, cleaning, performing routine maintenance such as greasing, and conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections (checking fluid levels, tire pressure, filters, belts, etc.) Completing and maintaining daily written records and logs on mileage, fuel consumption, and necessary written repairs. Ability to follow standard safety precautions during the operation of the vehicle or equipment. Must be able to operate assigned vehicle in tight or confined locations in the presence of other vehicles and pedestrians.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations. Knowledge of the hazards of the operation and appropriate safety rules and regulations. Knowledge and skill operating an automatic side-loading, semi-automatic side-loading, or rear-loading refuse truck under all road and weather conditions. Ability to complete and maintain written records and logs. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and withstand long periods of sitting. Ability to maneuver large refuse vehicles through heavy traffic and narrow openings and in the presence of other vehicles, stationary property, and pedestrians. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction and to work independently to perform regular duties. Able to use city-issued computers or cell devices, routing software/maps, shovels, rakes, and/or brooms. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: One year of experience driving large, heavy trucks and experience in Solid Waste Operations preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Florida Class B drivers license with air-brake endorsement and a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven. Absence of non-prescribed control substances in the applicants system as verified through a screening process administered by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Must have the physical ability, strength and flexibility to perform the job functions in the work environment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
