Sanitation Driver (Equipment Operator IV)Salary$22.84 - $28.55 HourlyLocation Boynton Beach, FLJob TypeFull TimeJob Number2024-0521DepartmentPublic Works - AdministrationOpening Date05/21/2024Closing Date6/4/2024 11:59 PM EasternFLSANon-Exempt
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Purpose of ClassificationTo view the video above available with captions/subtitles visit:https://lnkd.in/gEbmFhUZTHIS POSTING IS SPECIFIC FOR A DRIVER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IVPlease read job description and requirements carefullyEquipment Operator IV - Starting at $20.95 per hour: The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate all Solid Waste vehicles. Equipment in this classification includes larger, high capacity vehicles requiring a high level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined spaces, and with mechanisms that are different, complex and difficult to operate, requiring skill, dexterity and finesse. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.Essential FunctionsEquipment Operator IV - Starting at $20.95 per hour: The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; reports to supervisor all notable issues found during inspections; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes greasing and lubing of equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.Drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other City and commercial property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.Operates all Level I, II and III Equipment Operator trucks as assigned (rear load, rear load recycle, dump, over-the-top recycle, bulk trash rear steer, grapple truck.Drives and operates roll off, commercial front load and similar vehicle-trailer combination vehicles, requiring a high level of skill to maneuver in and around confined areas for the purposes of transporting materials from site to site. Avoids backing of vehicle whenever possible to perform tasks. Retrieves large bins or dumpsters used to collect commercial and industrial waste, construction and recyclable materials for dumping. Operates hydraulic and hoisting mechanisms to hoist bins/dumpsters or bundled materials onto truck, taking care to avoid flipping bin or spilling contents; transports and delivers load to the designated disposal site; returns dumpster bins to appropriate site.Drives commercial front load and roll off recycle trucks along a prescribed commercial or residential route to collect recycled materials, such as cardboard, and delivers to the designated disposal site.Maintains the pace of collection activities to ensure timely completion of assigned route.Weighs solid waste collection trucks individually as they enter and exit landfill; weighs and separates recyclable products from Solid Waste Authority (SWA), and sorts them according to category.Performs accommodation service requirements of garbage carts, pails and bags pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAA) as required.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSPerforms essential functions normally performed by Equipment Operator Trainee, Level I, II and III operators as needed, to complete division or departmental workload.Works with other divisions on emergency calls.Performs other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsEquipment Operator IV - Starting at $20.95 per hour:
Six (6) years of experience operating the vehicles in Solid Waste Sections Residential Waste Manual, Residential Waste Bulk/Trash, and Residential Waste Automated, of which six (6) months of cross-training has been received in Solid Waste Commercial line of business operating Roll Off & Front Load garbage trucks; and
Must continue to maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL); and
Must complete a written test to evaluate knowledge of Equipment Operator IV functions; and
Must complete an equipment specific field test operating commercial front load and roll off trucks and score an 80%; and
Must possess the following within ninety (90) days of hire:
30-Hour OSHA General industry Card
FEMA IS - 552: The Public Works Role in Emergency Management course and successfully pass exam;
FEMA IS-558: Public Works and Disaster Recovery course and successfully pass exam;
Lock Out Tag Out Certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be metbeforeconsideration of the following Preferred Qualifications:
Manual side load EVO garbage truck
Bulk trash rear steer
Supplemental InformationCOMMUNICATION COMPETENCIESEffectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESEquipment Operator IV - Starting at $20.95 per hour:
Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to operate equipment.
Knowledge of the operational characteristics of the solid waste equipment.
Knowledge of solid waste standards, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the proficient operation of all vehicles and equipment used by all Equipment Operator levels.
Knowledge of and the ability to detect mechanical issues with the equipment.
Skill in driving and operating the front load and roll off garbage trucks.
Skill in driving large trucks and similar automotive equipment related to solid waste and doing so in the prescribed manner.
Skill in maneuvering in and around traffic, parked cars, employees, equipment, and other obstacles.
Ability to react timely and apply quick decision making in high risk areas.
Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise reports.
Ability to adhere to all safe working practices.
Ability to effectively interact with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, the public, and outside agencies in a courteous manner.
Ability to use and navigate routes electronically through an onboard computer system to complete tasks.
Ability to recognize situational backing of vehicles in busy commercial and residential areas, and avoid backing whenever possible.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSPhysical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on lifting, pulling and pushing, but typically also involving some combination of bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials (25 - 50 pounds). May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 75 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, and toxic agents.The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.VETERANS' PREFERENCECertain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes: Student Loan Forgiveness Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Care Plan Basic Term Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance City Pension Plan Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans Long Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program 457 Savings Plan (three options) Paid Annual Leave / Vacation Bonus Vacation Hours 12 Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Educational Assistance Program (Depending on budget funding) On-site Training Program Wellness Program Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans Credit Union Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan Flexible Spending Account Direct Deposit Social SecurityStudent Loan ForgivenessLet your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify. Health InsuranceThe City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).Dental InsurancePremiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.Vision Care PlanPremiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceThe City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D InsuranceEmployees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.Dependent Life InsuranceEmployees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.City Retirement / Pension PlansThe City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.Supplemental PlansSupplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.Short and Long Term DisabilityThe City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.VacationAll full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.HolidaysThe City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year.Sick Leave / Family Sick LeaveFull-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.Tuition Assistance(Depending on available budget funding)The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.Wellness ProgramThe City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection PlanEmployees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.CreditUnionAll City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental PremiumSection 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.Flexible Spending AccountsEmployees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.Direct DepositEmployees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.01 Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes
No
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Please specify the length of experience you possess involving any area of manual labor, construction, equipment operation, solid waste/sanitation or closely related area.
No Experience
Less than one (1) year of experience
At least one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience
At least two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
At least three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of experience
More than four (4) years of experience
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Based on the question above, please explain the experience you posses, include dates of employment, employer name, and position title. Failure to include your experience in detail may disqualify you in the recruitment processes. If this question does not apply to you, please answer "N/A."
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Please specify your length of experience in sanitation (solid waste) residential/commercial line of business and manual collection.
Less than one (1) year of experience
At least one (1) year, but less than three (3) years of experience
At least three (3) years, but less than five (5) years of experience
At least five (5) years, but less than seven (7) years of experience
More than seven (7) years of experience
No experience
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Based on the question above, please explain the experience you posses, include dates of employment, employer name, and position title. Failure to include your experience in detail may disqualify you in the recruitment processes. If this question does not apply to you, please answer "N/A."
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Please select the vehicles or equipment you have at least six (6) months of experience operating or cross-trained on.
Manual Rear Load Garbage Truck
Manual Side Load EVO Garbage Truck
Manual Rear Load Recycle Truck
Dump truck/Scowl Body Trash Hauler
Bulk Trash Rear Steer
Bulk Trash Cherry Picker/Lightning Loader/Grapple Truck
Manual Over-the-Top Recycle Truck
Roll Off garbage truck
Front Load garbage truck
None of the above
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Do you possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
Yes, I possess a valid Florida Driver's License
No, I do not possess a valid Florida driver's license
No, but I have an out of state driver's license and I am able to obtain a Florida driver's license within fourteen (14) days of hire.
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Please select the certification/training you possess?
10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card
30 Hour OSHA General Industry Card
FEMA IS - 552: The Public Works in Emergency Management course and successfully pass exam
FEMA IS - 558: Public Works and Disaster Recovery course and successfully pass exam
Lock Out / Tag Out Training
None of the above
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Are you able to possess the following certifications or complete the following trainings within ninety (90) days of hire? -OSHA 10 Hour Card -OSHA 30 Hour Card -FEMA IS - 552 - The Public Works Role in Emergency Management course/exam -FEMA IS - 558 - Public Works and Disaster Recovery course/exam -Lock Out / Tag Out training
Yes
No
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Are you able to obtain a Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Certification in Collections Operations Basics within ninety (90) days of hire?
Yes, I currently possess a Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Certification in Collection Operations Basics
Yes, I am able to possess a Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Certification in Collections Operations Basics within ninety (90) days of hire.
No, I am not able to obtain within ninety (90) days.
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Do you possess and maintain a Certification in Lockout Tagout?
Yes
No
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Do you understand that this recruitment process is for current and future positions within the Solid Waste department.
Yes
No
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Do you have previous experience with a municipality?
Yes
No
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AgencyCity of Boynton BeachAddress100 E. Ocean AveCity Hall - Human ResourcesBoynton Beach, Florida, 33435Phone56174262755617426275Websitehttp://www.boynton-beach.orgApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email
