Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Town of Lake Park seeks a Sanitation Truck Operator I to join our Public Works Department - Sanitation Division. Under the supervision of the Sanitation Foreman, the Sanitation Truck Operator I is responsible for the safe and effective operation of various residential sanitation collection vehicles. These include but are not limited to, side and rear-load garbage packers and trash trucks with an attached grapple boom. Operators are expected to ensure efficient waste collection services and maintain operational and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
Operate equipment for curbside garbage, recycling, and bulk trash pickup. Assist in the loading, hauling, and transferring of garbage and other materials. Perform routine inspections, cleaning, fueling, and preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment. Follow established routes and schedules to ensure timely waste collection. Report any safety hazards, vehicle malfunctions, or service issues to the supervisor. Provide courteous and professional service to residents and respond to inquiries as needed. Adhere to all occupational safety rules and regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned. Respond to emergency call-ins, including hurricanes and other critical events.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience driving air brake-equipped commercial vehicles and/or equipment. Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement. Employer checks driving records. No loss of driving privileges due to revocation, suspension, or denial of license in the past 24 months. No convictions or adjudications withheld of three (3) or more moving violations in the previous 24 months.
Important:
All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety rules and sanitation operation practices. Skill in operating and performing maintenance inspections of light and heavy equipment. Proficiency in navigating residential and commercial areas with sanitation vehicles. Verbal communication skills to interact with supervisors, coworkers, and customers. Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions.
Physical Requirements:
Heavy work requires occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds. Required physical abilities include balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.
Work Environment:
Work performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery, with potential exposure to adverse conditions such as weather, noise, and waste materials. Compliance with all Town safety policies and procedures is required.
Benefits:
The Town of Lake Park offers an excellent package of health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits. The Town provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. This philosophy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
