REFUSE COLLECTOR



Job Details

REFUSE COLLECTOR
Employer

City of Boca Raton

Salary

$14.91 - $25.61 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01844

Department

Municipal Services

Division

Sanitation 44/15

Opening Date

12/21/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

  • GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
 
Performs responsible unskilled work in the collection of solid waste; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision.
 
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
 
Picks up refuse containers, trash, recyclable's, etc. from residence or business establishments and dumps into truck;
Operates packer equipment;
Replaces lids, cleans area around cans;
Picks up discarded furniture, household appliances, limbs, brush, leaves, and other items placed at curbside;
Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas;
Helps unload truck at disposal site.
 
RELATED TASKS:
 
Assists driver in checking truck and packer for proper operation;
Cleans refuse truck and equipment;
Performs related tasks as required.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 
Ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a rapid pace; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions;
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and some experience performing heavy manual labor.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
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, articles weighing up to 50 lbs., and carry articles up to 30 lbs. Must be able to wear safety glasses, goggles, safety belt, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, faceshield, and gloves. Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, 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

 

01
How much experience do you have in performing heavy manual labor tasks?
  • less than six months
  • six months - 2 years
  • more than 2 years
02
Have you abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one (1) year prior to this application, and are you willing and able to abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of your employment with the City both while on and off duty?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you willing and able to lift articles weighing up to 50 lbs. and carry articles weighing up to 30 lbs.?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you willing and able to wear safety glasses, goggles, safety belt, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, face shield and gloves?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Are you willing and able to be exposed to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke toxic metals and moving mechanical parts?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Please describe you heavy labor experience. If none, state N/A. NOTE: "SEE RESUME" will not be considered as a valid response.

* Required Question

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

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

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