Solid Waste Worker na City of Jacksonville, FL
City of Jacksonville, FL · Jacksonville, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Junior
- Escritório em Jacksonville
About the Department
Position Duties
- Rides on the back of a garbage or recycling collection truck and collects solid waste materials on a designated route.
- Operates packer machinery mounted on vehicle to pack refuse.
- Loads and unloads varied materials using hand tools.
- Directs driver when pulling out in traffic and backing up and directs incoming vehicles to dumping area at solid waste disposal facilities.
- Examines waste loads to prevent disposal of contraband waste, according to government regulation.
- Sweeps and picks up refuse from streets, gutters, and sidewalks.
- Checks operating and safety conditions of vehicles and performs minor servicing.
- Performs minor construction and general maintenance tasks such as minor roofing repairs, painting, fence repairs, pipe installations, and replacement and repair of concrete bulkheads.
- Cleans and maintains solid waste buildings and facility areas.
- Performs grounds maintenance work such as mowing, trimming, spraying, and watering.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic work routines and procedures in collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling.
- Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to operate solid waste machinery and tools safely under adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to pick up and dump solid waste materials weighing less than 50 pounds on a continual basis.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, including warning labels and symbols identifying hazardous materials.
- Ability to check operating and safety conditions of vehicles and perform minor servicing.
- Ability to perform minor construction tasks, general maintenance of buildings and grounds and janitorial duties.
- Ability to examine waste loads to prevent the disposal of contraband materials in landfills.
Other Qualifications
Ability to read and write English.
- The probationary period for this class is six months.
- This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random, and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: [email protected]
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