Town of Lake Park
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Sanitation Truck Operator I
Department: Public Works
Salary Range: $19.47-$31.16 per hour 
Pay Grade: 40
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Sanitation Foreman, the Sanitation Truck Operator I is responsible for the safe and effective operation of various residential sanitation collection vehicles. These include, but are not limited to, side and rear-load garbage packers and trash trucks with an attached grapple boom. Operators are expected to ensure efficient waste collection services and maintain operational and safety standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate equipment for curbside garbage, recycling, and bulk trash pickup.
• Assist in the loading, hauling, and transferring of garbage and other materials.
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, fueling, and preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Follow established routes and schedules to ensure timely waste collection.
• Report any safety hazards, vehicle malfunctions, or service issues to the supervisor.
• Provide courteous and professional service to residents and respond to inquiries as needed.
• Adhere to all occupational safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Respond to emergency call-ins, including hurricanes and other critical events.

• Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience driving air brake-equipped commercial vehicles and/or equipment.
• Certifications:
  • Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
  • No loss of driving privileges due to revocation, suspension, or denial of license within the past 24 months.
  • No convictions or adjudications withheld of three (3) or more moving violations in the previous 24 months.

• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety rules and sanitation operation practices.
• Skill in operating and performing maintenance inspections of light and heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in navigating residential and commercial areas with sanitation vehicles.
• Strong verbal communication skills to effectively interact with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions.

• Heavy work requires occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds.
• Required physical abilities include balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.

• Work performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery, with potential exposure to adverse conditions such as weather, noise, and waste materials.
• Compliance with all Town safety policies and procedures is required.