Job Description

Residential Curbside Collection Specialist

(Solid Waste)

Pay Range: $23.49/hr. - $34.06/hr.

$1000.00 Sign on Bonus available.

** Internal candidates should apply via Polk One- Me Section **

Location: Polk County Landfill (10 Environmental Loop, Winter Haven, FL 33830)

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Musthavethephysical,developmental,andmentalabilitytoperformjobtasks,workefforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Residential Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transferor recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Driver safely maneuvers vehicles in residential environments. Navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Toperformthis jobsuccessfully, anindividual mustbeable toperform thefollowing tasks.

• Operates collection vehicle in accordance with Polk County Rules, OSHA (OccupationalandSafetyHealthAct)andDOT(DepartmentofTransportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.

• MayoperateHeavyEquipmentsuchasfront-endloader,roll-off,haultruck,watertruck, roller, and forklift.

• Performspre-andpost-tripinspectionsofassignedvehicleanddocumentschecks utilizing the standard VCR (Vehicle Condition Report).

• Operateheavy-dutytruckandcollectresidentialhouseholdwasteand/or recyclable material.

• Immediatelyreportsallunsafesituationsorservice-relatedissuestoWaste& Recycling Shop Supervisor.

• Attendsandparticipatesinallscheduledtrainingprograms,briefings,and meetings as required and/or directed by Management.

• WorkscloselywithDataAnalysttoimproverouteefficienciesandidentifybest practices.

• NotifiesManagementof anyincidents,accidents,injures,orproperty damage.

• Notifies Management of service interruptions including closed or impassable streetsoralleyways,receptaclestooheavytoserviceorpotentialsafetyhazards.

• Communicatescustomer requeststoCustomerServiceandtheData Analyst.

• Completelycollectsallreceptaclesandleavesthecustomer'slocationcleanand free of debris/litter.

• Followsrouteassignmentsasdirectedandcompletesendofdaydocumentation and check out process.

• Lead team members to assist with the collection of residential household waste and/orrecyclablematerial.Maintain&supportteaminitiativesthrougheffective leadership.

• PerformsalldutiesasscheduledbyManagementandassistingotherdriversas directed to meet customer needs.

• Operatesrequiredtechnologyforreportingof“impropersetout”,“Bulk”,“Yard Waste”, “Cart Repair/Replace”, or other GPS and Routing feature(s).

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Proficiencyintheoperationofheavyequipmentandunderstandingoffacilityoperations; Demonstrable skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient operations at the facility.

• Physical,developmental,andmentalabilitytoperformassignedjobtasks,workefforts, responsibilities, and duties.

• Knowledgeoftheoperation,maintenance,anduse ofassigned equipment.

• Advancedknowledgeoflandfill,recyclingcentersand/ortransferstationoperationsand master construction concepts.

• Abilitytofollowplansofconstructionandmaintenanceof access/haul roads.

• Abilitytoworkflexiblehoursanddays,undervariousweatherandenvironmental conditions, to ensure safe and efficient operations of the facility.

• Abilitytoadheretoworkscheduleandfollowthrough onchallengesasthey arise.

• Abilitytoadheretocountypoliciesandrulessetforth;Abilitytobealeaderinpromoting the facility’s safety standards and not take inappropriate risks.

• DemonstrateknowledgeretentionasitrelatestoFederal/State/Countylaws,ordinances, and permit regulations.

• Abilityto followthroughon allassignments and tasks.

• Abilitytoadheretoworkscheduleandfollowsthroughonchallengesasthey arise.

• Abilityandskills todisplay afeeling ofpridein work and achieveall goals.

• Abilitytodemonstrateequipmentuptimeoptimizationthroughgeneraltroubleshootingof potential maintenance failures during the performance of operation.

• Abilitytoassistinpreventativemaintenance andminorrepairsof assigned equipment.

• Outstandingcustomerservicesskillstomeetandexceedthedivisionandcustomers’ expectations, acting in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers.

• Demonstratecontinuousefforttoimproveoperations,decreaseturnaround/cycletimes, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Mustholda valid CDL A or BCommercialFloridaDriver’s Licensewithan air-brake endorsement at the time of employment.

• 5 years’ experiencein Residential CurbsideWasteCollection (ASL or REL).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have and maintain a home telephone or immediate access to communication to and fromworkplace at time of employment.

10 years’ experience in residential curbside collection, to include adherence landfill and transfer station policies and procedures.

SPECIAL PREFERENCES

This position shall be required to report for work as directed when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.