JOB
This position requires a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and the selected candidate for hire must complete a pre-employment drug screen, background check, FMCSA Clearinghouse query, and DOT Certification physical examination.This is a highly responsible oversight position involving the operation and management of the City’s Solid Waste Division, including the oversight of all crewmembers. Work entails manual labor and the direction of City solid waste staff, residents, businesses and other agencies for the collection and disposal of special pickup items, residential and commercial waste, recycling, and yard waste throughout the City. Work also involves the daily training, safety, coordination, and assignment of solid waste personnel and vehicles. This position is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Public Works Supervisor.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervisory Duties: Responsible for the oversight, training, safety, evaluation, and discipline of employeesEstablishes work schedules under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, collection route assignments, and assigns vehicles and equipmentCoordinates crew activities and enforces work standards, practices and policiesTrains and instructs crew members on vehicles, equipment, work procedures and safety precautionsUnder the direction of the Public Works Supervisor will confirm crew attendance, proper use of personal protective equipment, and overall readiness for workOversees that all employees utilize safety equipment and procedures, including pre- and post-trip dutiesAssigns employees to post-collection daily dutiesAssists with and/or completes employee performance reviewsProvides training and cross-training to employees on safety, routes, and equipment/tool useOperational Duties: Performs a variety of advanced manual labor, including operating vehicles and equipment, loading and unloading of refuse, recycling, yard waste, and other materialsMaintains a strong working knowledge of all routes and the operation of all collection vehiclesResponds to and resolves customer requests or complaints in a timely mannerWorks with the Public Works Supervisor to evaluate and plan projects and maintenance proceduresEnsures the maintenance and cleanliness of vehicles within the divisionAssists in the operation of the CityWorks Work Order systemMaintains familiarity with the City’s personnel manual, safety manual, sanitation safety manual and waste and recycling ordinance and provides associated staff trainingCollaborates with customers and the City’s code enforcement officers to enhance the safety of dumpster pads and enclosuresProvides customer education regarding proper waste and recycling disposal protocolsCommunicates daily with the Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Coordinator to receive instructions and regarding the completion of job assignmentsMaintains high standards of safety and efficiency in exercising duties and responsibilitiesInspects dumpsters to ensure good condition; maintains inventory and recommendations for orderingConducts inspections of customer services rendered to determine appropriate surchargesOperates vehicles and equipment of various sizes and weights
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Considerable knowledge of the methods, procedures, and practices related to the collection and disposal of municipal solid wasteAbility to instruct and evaluate the work assignments of personnelAbility to establish and maintain professional working relationships with management, subordinates, contractors, and the general publicAbility to develop, prepare, and present reports and long-range plansAbility to respond to after-hours emergency call-ins within a reasonable amount of timeAbility to make minor electrical and mechanical repairs to various types of equipment under instruction and guidance of qualified supervisorAbility to comply with work schedules and maintain a satisfactory safety and attendance recordAbility to perform all tasks of a Solid Waste Driver and WorksAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingEfficient in the use of Microsoft Office programsAbility to work flexible hoursAbility to act as interim Public Works Supervisor when necessaryESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLSAcceptable eyesight (with or without corrections)Acceptable hearing (with or without aid)Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.Ability to lift 60 pounds on a frequent basisAbility to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see and smellRegularly required to use hands to feel, handle and operate controls and toolsAbility to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, possibly in inclement weatherReasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWorks both indoors and outside and will be exposed to outside weather elements.