Overview

Position Title:Equipment Operator IV

Company:City Of Boynton Beach Fl

Location:Boynton Beach, FL

Job Description:

The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate all Solid Waste vehicles.  Equipment in this classification includes larger, high capacity vehicles requiring a high level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined spaces, and with mechanisms that are different, complex and difficult to operate, requiring skill, dexterity and finesse. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.

Responsibilities:

  • Rolls carts out to and from delivery truck. Drives and operates the dumpster delivery truck as a Florida Class E driver’s license operator.  Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle.  Obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Performs manual handling and loading of trash and garbage into the Solid Waste garbage truck.
  •  Operates the packing blades, sweep handles and hopper control levers of the Solid Waste truck.
  •  Operates the cart tipper of the Solid Waste truck to service garbage and recycling carts.
  •  Manually services recycling bins, boxes, and other unspecified commodities.
  • Operates the cart repair truck, rollout cart delivery truck, dumpster delivery truck and other Solid Waste equipment in the daily performance of duties.
  •  Complies with local, state and federal safety regulations under the guidance and direction of a Solid Waste CDL driver.

Requirements:

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Seven (7) years of experience operating the vehicles in Solid Waste Sections Residential Waste Manual, Residential Waste Bulk/Trash, and Residential Waste Automated, of which six (6) months of cross-training has been received in Solid Waste Commercial line of business operating Roll Off & Front Load garbage trucks.
    • Must continue to maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
    • Must complete a written test to evaluate knowledge of Equipment Operator IV functions;
    • Must complete an equipment specific field test operating commercial front load and roll off trucks and score an 80%.