Solid Waste Driver I

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

05/3/2025

Salary:

$22.27 hourly rate

Job Summary:

Job Opening: Solid Waste Driver I

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Solid Waste Driver I to join our team. This driving position is essential to the collection of solid waste, trash, brush, and recyclable materials within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate solid waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently in tight, confined areas, often around other vehicles and pedestrians.

Ensure timely and proper collection of designated materials.

Work closely under the direction of a Supervisor to carry out daily routes and assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required.

Prior experience operating solid waste or similar heavy-duty vehicles preferred.

Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who take pride in contributing to a cleaner, safer community while supporting the development of new team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

 

Leadership

•         Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan

•         Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

•         Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

•         Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

•         Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

•         Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

Technical

•         Operates two of the following vehicles: front-loader, roll-off, claw, auto side-loader, and/or manual rear-loader used in the collection and transportation of solid waste, trash, brush, or recycled materials, to be determined by the Solid Waste Manager

•         A minimum of one hundred sixty (160) hours of operation of each truck is required for the first year

•         A minimum of eighty (80) hours of operation of each truck is required in each subsequent year to maintain classification

•         Operates other solid waste collection equipment on a temporary, trainee, or emergency basis

•         Ensures truck is operational, fuels truck, washes, greases, conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reports need for maintenance or repair of equipment to Supervisor

•         Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of the equipment

•         Performs routine housekeeping on the assigned piece of equipment

•         Notifies Supervisor of issues or concerns requiring attention

•         Teaches trainee drivers the proper operation of the solid waste vehicles

Team Skills

•         Supports honest and transparent decision-making

•         Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments

•         Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

 

Performs related work as required.

 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and Experience:

•         High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

•         One year experience in the operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B

•         Possession of a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

•         Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations

•         Knowledge of the operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B

•         Knowledge of the hazards of operation and of appropriate safety rules and regulations

•         Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction and to work independently in the performance of regular duties

•         Basic computer and/or tablet skills for effective operation and troubleshooting of routing equipment

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Work Environment: 5% inside a climate-controlled building; 95% outside which includes driving.

 

Physical Requirements: The job’s essential functions require: sitting, standing, and walking eight (8) or ten (10) hours per day. The work requires frequent: bending/stooping, climbing (ladder and stairs), crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

 

Types of Trucks:

 

1. Roll-off: 53 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of cab numerous times a day (56 inches from ground to floor of cab). Driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, service open top and compactor roll-off containers. Ability to work in confined spaces when connecting and disconnecting the hoist lift cable, hoses, and electrical cables. Heavy pushing and pulling to open and close container doors for servicing. Washing truck and the end of the day with a scrub brush and pressure washer.

 

2. Rear-loader: 19 inches from ground to floor of cab with no steps. Climbing in and out of cab numerous times a day, driving, sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying items up to 50 lbs. and occasionally (independently or with a teammate) lifting and carrying objects over 50 lbs. Washing truck at the end of the day with a scrub brush and pressure washer.

 

3. Automated Side-loader: 43 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of cab numerous times a day. Driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, servicing automated containers, which are 65 gallons or 95 gallons, walk up customers, picking up trash that falls out of the container. Retrieving containers that fall into the hopper area. Washing the truck daily with scrub brush and pressure washer, climbing stairs to wash the top of the truck.

 

4. Front-loader: 40 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of the truck numerous times a day, driving, sitting, stooping, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, servicing dumpsters 2 cubic yards, 4 cubic yards, 6 cubic yards and 8 cubic yards. Opening and closing gates pushing and pulling roll-out containers on wheels, climb a ladder to clean top of truck with scrub brush and pressure washer.

 

5. Claw Truck: 46 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of truck numerous times a day from cab to platform behind cab to run the crane. Climb up and down from cab to ground to rake up debris. Open and close back doors of truck six to eight times a day to empty truck. Climbing (stairs and ladder), driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, picking up trash and yard waste items. Washing the truck daily with scrub brush and pressure washer, climbing stairs to wash the top of the truck.

 

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally in person and on the phone. Seeing: Ability to safely operate equipment, vehicles, and tools using close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus. Ability to read standard print on a computer monitor, routing devices, tablets, and street/road signs.

 

Driving Requirements: The work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with endorsements depending on specific assignment.

 

Other Machines: The work requires the ability to operate roll-off trucks, claw trucks, front-loader, rear-loader, and automated side-loader.

 

Other: The work requires proficiency with the City radio, routing devices and tablets, shovels, rakes, and brooms.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.