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Residential Curbside Collection Specialist
Job in
Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, 33880, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Fleet Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Residential Curbside Collection Specialist
(Solid Waste)
Pay Range: $23.49/hr.
- $34.06/hr.
$1000.00 Sign on Bonus available.
** Internal candidates should apply via Polk One
- Me Section **
Location:
Polk County Landfill (10 Environmental Loop, Winter Haven, FL 33830)
Employee Benefits
- Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- FRS Retirement
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Education Incentives
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Wellness Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Employee Gym
- Free Employee Health Clinic
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Residential Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Driver safely maneuvers vehicles in residential environments. Navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following tasks.
- Operates collection vehicle in accordance with Polk County Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
- May operate Heavy Equipment such as front-end loader, roll-off, haul truck, water truck, roller, and forklift.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard VCR (Vehicle Condition Report).
- Operate heavy-duty truck and collect residential household waste and/or recyclable material.
- Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Waste & Recycling Shop Supervisor.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required and/or directed by Management.
- Works closely with Data Analyst to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notifies Management of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
- Notifies Management of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
- Communicates customer requests to Customer Service and the Data Analyst.
- Completely collects all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris/litter.
- Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
- Lead team members to assist with the collection of residential household waste and/or recyclable material. Maintain & support team initiatives through effective leadership.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by Management and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
- Operates required technology for reporting of "improper set out", "Bulk", "Yard Waste", "Cart Repair/Replace", or other GPS and Routing feature(s).
- Proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment and understanding of facility operations;
Demonstrable skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient operations at the facility. - Physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform assigned job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities, and duties.
- Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of assigned equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of landfill, recycling centers and/or transfer station operations and master construction concepts.
- Ability to follow plans of construction and maintenance of access/haul roads.
- Ability to work flexible hours and days, under various weather and environmental conditions, to ensure safe and efficient operations of the facility.
- Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to county policies and rules set forth;
Ability to be a leader in promoting the facility's safety standards and not take inappropriate risks. - Demonstrate knowledge retention as it relates to Federal/State/County laws, ordinances, and permit regulations.
- Ability to follow through on…
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