Sanitation Driver (Equipment Operator IV) Job at City of Boynton Beach in Boynto

Equipment Operator IV – $22.84 per hour

Drive and operate all solid waste vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections; report issues to supervisor.
• Maintain and clean vehicles, beds, and equipment.
• Operate all solid waste equipment (rear steer, front load, roll off, bulk trash, grapple).
• Drive and maneuver vehicles on public roads, work sites, and in confined spaces.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Retrieve, hoist, and deliver dumpsters and bins to designated disposal sites.
• Weigh trucks and separate recyclable products per SWA procedures.
• Perform ADA accommodation service requirements.
• Assist in emergency calls and other related duties.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) years operating solid waste trucks in Residential Waste Manual and Residential Waste Bulk/Trash.
• Six (6) months cross‑training in Commercial line roll‑off and front load trucks.
• Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Complete a written test on Equipment Operator IV functions.
• Complete an equipment field test scoring at least 80 %.
• Within 90 days of hire: 30‑Hour OSHA General Industry Card; FEMA IS‑552; FEMA IS‑558; Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bulk trash rear steer experience.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

Heavy lifting (25–50 lb), occasional up to 75 lb; exposure to adverse environmental conditions; ability to communicate orally.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration without regard to protected classification.