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Job Description

Essential Functions

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;

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Six (6) months of experience performing heavy manual labor is required.
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.
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
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 harness, 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.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Workers' Compensation
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.