Sanitation Equipment Operator I

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Pensacola, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01359
Department: Pensacola Energy/Sanitation Services
Division: Sanitation Services - Trash Collection
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Description

Recruitment Range: $40,248.00-$46,784.40

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; and two (2) years of experience in the operation of the assigned equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of an appropriate driver's license for equipment operated and any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.

Special Requirements:

• None.

JOB SUMMARY
The Sanitation Equipment Operator I performs skilled work in the operation of moderately complex sanitation-related equipment, which may include vehicles commonly used to collect yard trash, bulk waste, and garbage from routes throughout the city.


An employee in this class operates equipment requiring skill and manipulative ability. An employee in this class may exercise supervision as a lead worker over a small group of semi-skilled or unskilled workers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives and operates vehicles used to collect and haul yard trash and bulk waste from an assigned collection route.
• Operates other related sanitation equipment, including automated side-loading garbage trucks.
• Operates front-end loader tractors.
• Checks equipment for routine servicing needs and provides minor maintenance work when required.
• May be required on a regular basis to work pre-dawn hours as scheduled.
• May supervise the work of semi-skilled and unskilled employees as a lead worker.
• Performs pre-trip inspections for all equipment operated.
• May provide assistance to other departments regarding use of equipment.
• Serves as emergency support staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of sanitation-type equipment and associated hydraulic equipment and parts.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation and minor servicing of standard and specialized sanitation equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of street locations.
• Good knowledge of traffic regulations and safe driving practices.
• Skill in the care and operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability to supervise employees as a lead worker.
• Ability to carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, smell, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, and crawl. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.


The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
An employee in this job is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and has a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
The City of Pensacola has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
The City of Pensacola provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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Did you graduate from high school or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two (2) years of pertinent experience or a combination of education, training and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming veterans' preference, A DD214 or approved documentation from your current commanding officer (for current members of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard) is required that provides service dates, discharge type (if applicable), and honorable serving status (if currently serving). If claiming disability preference, a DD214 and a letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs that states the percentage of disability are required. By making a selection below, I understand it is my responsibility to provide documentation with this application, If I need assistance, I can call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Are you claiming veterans' preference?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current City of Pensacola employee?

• Yes
• No

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