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Sanitation Driver/Driver (Equipment Operator Trainee-Level III)

Salary

$15.75 - $23.43 Hourly

Location

Public Works, 222 NE 9th Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

20251215

Department

Public Works - Solid Waste

Opening Date

06/17/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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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 $16.08 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 $17.70 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 $19.32 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 I - Starting at $16.08 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 o perates vehicles as needed to complete division or departmental projects and workload.

Performs other related duties as required.

Equipment Operator II - Starting at $17.70 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 $19.32 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 controls height, angle, and position of equipment for pick-up of garbage carts, bulk piles, garbage pails and bags; controls amount, and weight of materials being lifted to avoid exceeding equipment capacity.

Uses an onboard computer system to navigate routes electronically in order to complete tasks.

Drives and operates automated side load garbage truck to collect garbage and debris from work sites and transport to the landfill or transfer station; avoids backing of vehicle whenever possible to perform tasks; positions vehicle alongside targeted debris; operates truck to upload materials into the truck; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; takes necessary precautions to ensure that both the load and vehicle are properly distributed and balanced; dumps material at appropriate location. Controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each scenario in order to avoid destruction of property or damage to electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines.

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 II operators as needed, to complete division or departmental workload.

Works with other divisions on emergency calls.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Equipment Operator I - Starting at $16.08 per hour:

• One (1) year of previous experience in Solid Waste residential line of business, manual collection, including exposure to the operation of vehicles and equipment used in assigned areas, with at least six (6) months of cross-training operating the following vehicles:

• Manual rear load garbage truck

• Manual rear load recycle truck

• Dump truck

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL); and

• Must complete a written test to evaluate knowledge of Equipment Operator I functions; and

• Must complete an equipment specific field test within Solid Waste residential line of business, manual collection sections operating rear load garbage truck, rear load recycle truck, and dump truck, and score an 80%;

• Must obtain the following training/certifications within ninety (