Solid Waste Crew Chief

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Solid Waste Crew Chief

Salary

$22.55 - $34.75 Hourly

Location

Treasure Island

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2023 - 00097

Department

Public Works

Division

Sanitation

Opening Date

05/10/2024

Closing Date

5/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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General Description

This position requires a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and the selected candidate for hire must complete a pre-employment drug screen, background check, FMCSA Clearinghouse query, and DOT Certification physical examination.

This is a highly responsible oversight position involving the operation and management of the City’s Solid Waste Division, including the oversight of all crewmembers. Work entails manual labor and the direction of City solid waste staff, residents, businesses and other agencies for the collection and disposal of special pickup items, residential and commercial waste, recycling, and yard waste throughout the City. Work also involves the daily training, safety, coordination, and assignment of solid waste personnel and vehicles. This position is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Public Works Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Supervisory Duties:

• Responsible for the oversight, training, safety, evaluation, and discipline of employees

• Establishes work schedules under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, collection route assignments, and assigns vehicles and equipment

• Coordinates crew activities and enforces work standards, practices and policies

• Trains and instructs crew members on vehicles, equipment, work procedures and safety precautions

• Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor will confirm crew attendance, proper use of personal protective equipment, and overall readiness for work

• Oversees that all employees utilize safety equipment and procedures, including pre- and post-trip duties

• Assigns employees to post-collection daily duties

• Assists with and/or completes employee performance reviews

• Provides training and cross-training to employees on safety, routes, and equipment/tool use

Operational Duties:

• Performs a variety of advanced manual labor, including operating vehicles and equipment, loading and unloading of refuse, recycling, yard waste, and other materials

• Maintains a strong working knowledge of all routes and the operation of all collection vehicles

• Responds to and resolves customer requests or complaints in a timely manner

• Works with the Public Works Supervisor to evaluate and plan projects and maintenance procedures

• Ensures the maintenance and cleanliness of vehicles within the division

• Assists in the operation of the CityWorks Work Order system

• Maintains familiarity with the City’s personnel manual, safety manual, sanitation safety manual and waste and recycling ordinance and provides associated staff training

• Collaborates with customers and the City’s code enforcement officers to enhance the safety of dumpster pads and enclosures

• Provides customer education regarding proper waste and recycling disposal protocols

• Communicates daily with the Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Coordinator to receive instructions and regarding the completion of job assignments

• Maintains high standards of safety and efficiency in exercising duties and responsibilities

• Inspects dumpsters to ensure good condition; maintains inventory and recommendations for ordering

• Conducts inspections of customer services rendered to determine appropriate surcharges

• Operates vehicles and equipment of various sizes and weights

Minimum Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Must have a Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) – Class B

• Five years of experience in sanitation field

• Two years of experience in a responsible supervisory capacity, preferably in the sanitation field

• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – Class B

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Environmental Conditions

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, procedures, and practices related to the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste

• Ability to instruct and evaluate the work assignments of personnel

• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with management, subordinates, contractors, and the general public

• Ability to develop, prepare, and present reports and long-range plans

• Ability to respond to after-hours emergency call-ins within a reasonable amount of time

• Ability to make minor electrical and mechanical repairs to various types of equipment under instruction and guidance of qualified supervisor

• Ability to comply with work schedules and maintain a satisfactory safety and attendance record

• Ability to perform all tasks of a Solid Waste Driver and Works

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Ability to act as interim Public Works Supervisor when necessary

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections)

• Acceptable hearing (with or without aid)

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.

• Ability to lift 60 pounds on a frequent basis

• Ability to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see and smell

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and operate controls and tools

• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, possibly in inclement weather

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Works both indoors and outside and will be exposed to outside weather elements.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Part-time employees are eligible to enroll in a 401(a) retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our Benefits Handbook (https://cms3.revize.com/revize/mytreasureislandsb/Human%20Resources/Benefit%20Handbook%2024.pdf) .

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you atleast 18 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have a Florida Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have atleast five (5) years' experience in the field of Public Works including experience in all Sanitation operations.

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have atleast two (2) years' experience in a responsible supervisory capacity, preferably in the solid waste field?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you claiming Veteran's Preference under Florida Law? Yes No (If yes, please contact Human Resources)

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Treasure Island

Address

10451 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island , Florida, 33706

Phone

7275474575

Website

http://www.mytreasureisland.org

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