CDL Driver - Sanitation



Job Details

CDL Driver - Sanitation
Employer

City of Boca Raton

Salary

$16.48 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01433

Department

Municipal Services

Division

Sanitation 44/15

Opening Date

12/21/2017

Job Description

ATTENTION:  To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous employment history, if applicable.  In the event the applicant has not been employed for 10 continuous years, all time for the 10 year period prior to the date of application must be accounted for including periods of school, unemployment and retirement.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

 
Performs responsible semiskilled work operating a refuse collection vehicle in the collection of solid waste; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision is exercised over assigned crew members.
 
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
 
Operates refuse collection truck picking up refuse on a prescribed route;
Operates hydraulic mechanisms for compressing and dumping refuse;
Transports refuse to prescribed disposal areas;
Drives and operates truck to collect household appliances, furniture, and unusually large amounts of trash;
Directs personnel assigned to truck.
 
RELATED TASKS:
 
Cleans refuse truck and equipment, performs preventive maintenance on equipment;
Provides input into performance evaluations;
Performs related tasks as required.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 
General knowledge of the operation and servicing of front-end loader and automotive equipment; general knowledge of division policies and procedures; general knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work; general knowledge of the City's boundaries; skilled in the operation of front-end loader and automotive equipment; ability to read maps and street signs; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of front-end loader, automotive and packing equipment.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade and a minimum of two years experience in the operation of front-end loader and/or heavy automotive equipment.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period. Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, safety belt, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, and gloves. Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, poisons, irritants, and moving mechanical parts.

Benefits for Full-Time Positions
Full-time employees receive an excellent benefit package which includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, and retirement plan. Specific  coverage varies by employee group.

Benefits for Part-Time Positions
Part time employees that work more than 1040 hours in a fiscal year receive 12 hours of floating holiday time for the next fiscal year.

Benefits for Volunteer Positions
Volunteers have the opportunity to form new friendships, have fun, be involved in our community, and gain new experiences.

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The City of Boca Raton qualifies as Future and current employees may be eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.  This benefit allows a write off of student loans for those working in any public service after 10 years.  For additional information click here

 

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you posses any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth (10) grade?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the operation of a front-end loader and/or heavy automotive equipment?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class "B" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years?
  • Yes
  • No
05
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
  • Yes
  • No

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Employer
City of Boca Raton
Address
201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Phone
561-393-7804

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