Sanitation Driver/Collector I

Sanitation Driver/Collector I Facebook Twitter Email City of Temple Terrace STARTING SALARY RANGE: $21.87 - $24.06 per hour POSITION: Sanitation Driver/Collector I POSITION NO: 7.230 DEPT: Public Works This is routine, heavy manual work in Public Works’ Sanitation Division collecting, loading, and disposing of residential and commercial solid waste and recycling materials. Responsibilities include operating solid waste collection vehicles and equipment; maintaining dumpsters and roll-off containers and division’s facilities and equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of residential and commercial solid waste collection recycling, and disposal practices and methods. Knowledge of operating and maintaining solid waste and recycling equipment and facilities. Knowledge of the division’s occupational hazards and safety practices. Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver bulky and heavy materials; lift objects up to 75 pounds routinely and rapidly perform heavy manual work in all weather conditions. Knowledge of the City’s geographical area or ability to learn within six months of employment. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public and exercise good judgment and tact. Training, Certification, and Experience High School Diploma or GED. Minimum six months route collection experience, including experience operating solid waste collection and packer equipment. Or, an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Special Requirements Valid Florida Commercial “B” driver’s license. Estimated Sanitation Driver/Collector I - Water Total Compensation CATEGORY SUBTOTALS Total Compensation Annual Salary $45,489 $63,434 City's Medical Contribution $10,092 Retirement Plan (401A) $4,548 Tuition Reimbursement $3,000 Recreation Center Membership $305 Copies of required certification(s) must be submitted with the application. The City of Temple Terrace is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, and a driver’s license verification may be conducted. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERAN'S PREFERENCE EMPLOYER POSTING DATE: October 1, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Continuously Recruiting. To apply for this position, please complete the online job application or download, complete and mail or hand-deliver a printed application to the Human Resources Department on the second floor of City Hall at 11250 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. Employment applications will not be accepted via fax.