Refuse Collector

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• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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General Statement of Job: Performs manual work in the collection and disposal of refuse, recyclables, and bulky items from residential and commercial locations. Work includes loading materials into collection vehicles, operating packer equipment, directing traffic as needed, and assisting with unloading at disposal sites. Duties are performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and require physical effort and adherence to established safety procedures. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions

• Picks up refuse containers, trash, recyclable's, etc. from residence or business establishments and dumps into truck
• Operates packer equipment
• Replaces lids, cleans area around cans
• Picks up discarded furniture, household appliances, limbs, brush, leaves, and other items placed at curbside
• Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas
• Helps unload truck at disposal site

Related Tasks:

• Assists the driver in checking the truck and the packer for proper operation.
• Cleans refuse truck and equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Solid waste and recyclable collection methods and procedures
• Safe work practices related to refuse collection and equipment operation
• Basic traffic safety practices when working on roadways and in congested areas
• Proper lifting techniques and injury prevention practices
• Disposal site procedures and basic sanitation standards

Skilled in:

• Solid waste and recyclable collection methods and procedures
• Safe work practices related to refuse collection and equipment operation
• Basic traffic safety practices when working on roadways and in congested areas
• Proper lifting techniques and injury prevention practices
• Disposal site procedures and basic sanitation standards

Ability to:

• Perform heavy manual labor, including lifting, carrying, and dumping refuse containers
• Work safely around moving vehicles, traffic, and mechanical equipment
• Follow oral instructions and established safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with crew members and the public as needed
• Work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions
• Maintain attention to safety, efficiency, and cleanliness during collection operations

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience: Six (6) months of experience performing heavy manual labor is required. Special Requirements:

• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift articles weighing up to 50 lbs. and carry articles up to 30 lbs. Must be able to wear safety glasses, goggles, a safety harness, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, a face shield, and gloves. Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, and moving mechanical parts.

Post Offer Pre-Employment Screening Requirements: Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Physical Examination
• Drug and Alcohol Screening
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits

City of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary SEIU Employees

Annual Leave: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. Cash Out of Annual Leave: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

Sick Leave: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Continuous years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

Health Insurance (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

Continuous Service Benefit: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows: 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,000 annually

Retirement Plans: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

Holidays: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between