Crew Worker (Part-Time)

Essential Functions

• Operates City-owned equipment to include City vehicle, cart repair truck and other equipment in the daily performance of duties; adheres to all local, state and federal safety regulations.
• Maintains specified route(s) for solid waste to collect and load refuse containers into truck; directs driver when backing up truck; cleans up spills and debris from ground; cleans out truck at end of shift.
• Cleans up swales; removes debris, and trash as needed; picks up trash, leaves, and tree limbs from the sides of the roads, residential and commercial properties, City properties, vacant lots, right of ways, etc.
• Performs miscellaneous assignments including assisting in other departments, assembling & breaking down garbage carts, performs general maintenance and cleaning & maintaining traffic control around worksites.
• Picks up trash and debris in and around buildings and grounds; empties trash containers and receptacles; removes and disposes of trash according to City policy, such as garbage, trash and curbside recycling materials.
• Participates in other departmental projects and activities as directed; performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in completion of maintenance, upkeep, picks up paper, limbs, and other debris; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete assigned task; and manually loads, moves, and arranges materials.
• Delivers garbage and recycle carts to Solid Waste customers.
• Performs regular maintenance on sanitation equipment including washing, lubing, and greasing.

Additional Functions

• Participates in emergency-related operations such as flood and hurricane debris removal.
• Assists the Solid Waste workers in preventive maintenance of equipment and performs routine checks of fluid levels, etc.
• Performs a wide range of laboring tasks as designated under the category of Crew Worker.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of previous experience involving manual labor, construction, solid waste, or a closely related area.
• Possess (or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s license.
• High school diploma or valid equivalent.
• One (1) year of previous experience in solid waste/sanitation.
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a valid state of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Supplemental Information

• Communication Competencies / K.S.A.'s: Effective communication with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Physical And Sensory Requirements / Environmental Factors: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials 50 pounds. May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (50 pounds). Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, and toxic agents.