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Salary: $15.75 - $26.43 Hourly
Location : Public Works, 222 NE 9th Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0826
Department: Public Works - Solid Waste
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Purpose of Classification
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Equipment Operator Trainee - Starting at $15.75 per hour:
The purpose of this classification is to drive or operate vehicles (tandem-axle or special solid waste vehicles), and other equipment where driving and maneuvering the vehicle constitutes the majority of the work required to complete tasks for solid waste removal. Equipment in this classification does not involve the operation of additional mechanisms other than those that are simple and routine requiring little extra dexterity and finesse. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.
Equipment Operator I - Starting at $17.75 per hour:
The purpose of this classification is to drive or operate vehicles (tandem-axle or special solid waste vehicles), and other equipment where driving and maneuvering the vehicle constitutes the majority of the work required to complete tasks for solid waste removal. Equipment in this classification does not involve the operation of additional mechanisms other than those that are simple and routine requiring little extra dexterity and finesse. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.
Equipment Operator II - Starting at $19.44 per hour:
The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate vehicles, tractors, and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of mechanisms to complete solid waste removal tasks in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle. Equipment/vehicles in this classification have mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse. Equipment Operator II's operate larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill than those at Equipment Operator I level to drive and maneuver in and around confined areas.
Equipment Operator III - Starting at $21.14 per hour:
The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate Solid Waste vehicles and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of complex mechanisms to complete tasks in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle. Equipment in this classification is automated, requiring a high level of skill, dexterity, and finesse. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.
NOTE: This posting is for current and future opening within the Solid Waste division.
Essential Functions
Equipment Operator Trainee - Starting at $15.75 per hour:
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
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.
Must have the physical ability to work on the back of the rear Loader; plus, physically work on the recycling truck.
During operations, it may require the ability to hold on the side of the truck and safely dismount.
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.
Maintains specified routes to collect and load refuse containers into truck; assists and directs driver when backing up truck; cleans up spills and debris from ground; and cleans out truck prior to the end of shift.
Performs heavy manual labor for extended periods as required by work assignments and occasionally performs work in adverse weather conditions.
Performs accommodation service requirements of garbage carts, pails and bags pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) as required.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in emergency-related operations such as flood and hurricane debris removal.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Equipment Operator I - Starting at $17.75 per hour:
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections. Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; reports to supervisor all notable issues found during inspections; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes greasing and lubing of equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
Drives trucks and other vehicles in order to perform solid waste daily assignments. Maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, crew workers, equipment, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Drives assigned truck along a prescribed residential and/or commercial areas to collect garbage, trash or recycled materials; makes frequent stops at appropriate intervals to position truck near bulk piles or refuse containers; avoids backing of vehicle whenever possible to perform tasks; performs physical work functions in retrieving and sorting recyclable materials into hopper; attaches hopper to truck, closes tailgate and operates mechanism to dump at the appropriate disposal location.
Maintains the pace of collection activities by determining the length of time spent on route or at each stop in order to ensure timely completion of assigned route.
Weighs solid waste collection trucks individually as they enter and exit landfill; weighs and separates recyclable products from solid waste, and sorts them according to category.
Performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to perform various solid waste assignments; picks up paper, limbs, and other debris; manually moves loads and arranges materials.
Performs skilled work in the operation of solid waste equipment. Responsibilities vary from servicing garbage at residential to commercial locations throughout the City where designated garbage cans are used. Frequently exits and re-enters garbage truck to manually pick up carts, bags, trash and vegetation. Pulls and/or pushes garbage cans from properties to the rear end loader of the garbage truck and positions garbage cans on the tipper, which may require lifting; operates the mechanism to dump the garbage into the truck; places garbage cans to the curbside.
Uses an onboard computer system to navigate routes electronically in order to complete tasks.
Operates a manual rear load garbage truck, a manual rear load recycle truck, and a dump truck. May be assigned to operate a manual side load EVO truck.
Performs accommodation service requirements of garbage carts, pails and bags pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) as required.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs essential functions normally performed by Equipment Operator Level I and operates vehicles as needed to complete division or departmental projects and workload.
Performs other related duties as required.
Equipment Operator II - Starting at $19.44 per hour:
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections. Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; reports to supervisor all notable issues found during inspections; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes greasing and lubing of equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
Drives trucks and other vehicles in order to perform solid waste daily assignments in residential waste bulk/trash section. Maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, crew workers, equipment, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Operates over-the-top manual recycle truck and grapple truck as required. May be assigned to operate bulk trash rear steer.
Drives larger, difficult to drive vehicles requiring a higher level of skill than that needed at Operator I level to maneuver in and around confined areas for the purpose of transporting materials from site to site, such as a dump truck, grapple truck. Utilizes rear steer and grapple trucks to retrieve large piles, bulk, vegetation, construction waste and recyclable materials for dumping. Operates hydraulic and hoisting mechanisms to dispose of loads, taking care to avoid flipping bulk items or spilling contents; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; transports and delivers load to destinations such as landfill and transfer stations.
Operates all Level I Equipment Operator assigned trucks as needed (rear load, EVO, rear load recycle, and dump trucks to complete division or departmental workload.
Uses an onboard computer system to navigate routes electronically in order to complete tasks.
Drives assigned truck along a prescribed residential and/or commercial areas to collect garbage, trash or recycled materials; makes frequent stops at appropriate intervals to position truck near bulk piles or containers, avoiding backing of vehicle whenever possible; frequently exits and re-enters garbage truck to manually pick up carts, bags, trash and vegetation; performs physical work functions in retrieving and sorting recyclable materials into hopper; attaches hopper to truck, closes tailgate and operates mechanism to dump at the appropriate disposal location.
Maintains the pace of collection activities to ensure timely completion of assigned route.
Weighs solid waste collection trucks individually as they enter and exit landfill; weighs and separates recyclable products from solid waste, and sorts them according to category.
Performs accommodation service requirements of garbage carts, pails and bags pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) as required.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs essential functions normally performed by Equipment Operator Level I operators as needed, to complete division or departmental workload.
Works with other divisions on emergency calls.
Performs other related duties as required.
Equipment Operator III - Starting at $21.14 per hour:
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections. Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; reports to supervisor all notable issues found during inspections; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes greasing and lubing of equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
Operates various equipment and automated vehicles to complete tasks related to Solid Waste; drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, right-of-ways, parks, Public Works facilities, and other City property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Operates all Level I and II Equipment Operator assigned trucks as needed (rear load, rear load recycle, dump, over-the-top recycle, bulk trash rear steer and grapple truck). Weighs capacities to load materials into trucks; positions equipment and con