Driver, Solid Waste
1 month ago
Description
Lee County is excited to announce an excellent career opportunity within our Solid Waste Department. We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting various types of solid waste, including garbage, construction debris, recyclables, compost, yard waste, waste tires, and other materials, to designated disposal sites, recycling centers, or customers. Our solid waste drivers will operate a range of Class A and Class B equipment, such as walking floor trailers, dump trailers, roll-off trucks, claw trucks, and other support vehicles essential for transporting municipal solid waste.
What makes this opportunity right for you:
At Lee County Government, we look to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and want to make a lasting impact within our community. That's why we offer our employees a premier place to work by providingcompetitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, as well as being a participant in a robustState of Florida pension and investment retirement plans.
Benefits Include:
* Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options
* Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
* Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
* Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program
* Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave
* Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs
* Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities
Duties and Responsibilities
* Employees who occupy this position work independently and in a team environment transporting solid waste and other materials to the appropriate destination.
* Operates commercial vehicles such as; tractor-trailers, walking floor trailers, dump trailers, roll-off trucks, clam bucket trucks, and any associated equipment used in solid waste operations.
* Performs routine inspections and light preventative maintenance to applicable equipment.
* Prepares electronic daily log sheets and other associated paperwork.
Education, Experience, Licensing
Minimum Requirements:
* Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one-year operating tractor-trailers, trash hauling, or closely related experience.
* This is a safety-sensitive position, which is subject to Drug & Alcohol Workplace testing as provided in DOT regulation 49CFR-parts 40 and /or 382.
Licenses:
* Preferred: Possession of a valid Class A CDL with an airbrake endorsement.
* To Be Considered: Class B CDL with an airbrake endorsement and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hire.
* Must not have No Manual Transmission restriction on CDL.
Supplemental Information
* Knowledge: Proficient in using hand tools for performing maintenance.
* Inspection and Maintenance: Capability to perform truck inspections and light maintenance tasks.
* Equipment Operation: Skilled in operating equipment used in the daily transport of materials.
* Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Physical Requirements: Ability to work in various weather conditions and to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, or climb throughout the day. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
* Work Schedule: The position requires working from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturdays as needed. Additional hours may be required during emergencies.
* Flexibility: May be required to fill in at other solid waste facilities as needed.
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