SOLID WASTE CREW CHIEF

Retirement PlanJOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of specialized tasks to enforce ordinances related to waste collection for the City of Lake Worth Beach (City). Leads and provides guidance and direction to equipment operators. Works independently in the field, making decisions requiring the use of judgment, discretion and diplomacy while dealing with the general public. Works under the general supervision of the Solid Waste Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors the City for illegal dumping and non-compliant waste piles; determines location and research ownership; prepares non-compliance notice(s); takes photos; provides required notice to property owner/resident in compliance with City ordinances. Assists with coordinating removal of non-compliant waste by City crews. Maintains database of non-compliance notices and accompanying photos. Responds to customer inquiries regarding non-compliance issues. Assists with coordinating staff training on field operations and with operation of equipment. Skillfully operates all equipment in the division when necessary. Assists with field operations and waste collection as needed. Communicates with supervisors throughout the day to keep them updated on crew activities. Assists with scheduling of route assignments. Completes necessary paperwork and documentation related to equipment operation and maintenance. Assists with inspecting and maintaining equipment. Monitors the completion of pre and post trip inspections by all equipment operators. Responds to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation. Participates in emergency-related operations such as hurricane preparedness and recovery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads and provides guidance and direction to equipment operators. Assists with supervision and monitoring crews in daily operation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Ability to operate a variety of equipment, including a roll-off truck. Ability to use Outlook, MS Word, Excel and internet. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a day when assigned. Ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions in English. Ability to recognize safety hazards in the workplace and take precautionary steps to protect self and others. Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of weather conditions. Ability to clearly communicate using electronic devices. Ability to work seven (7) days a week on a rotating schedule.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the expert operation of all solid waste and recycling equipment used by the City. A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Bilingual in Creole and/or Spanish preferred. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:Must have and maintain a valid CDL Class B Florida license with a clean driving record. FACE Level I certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. This employee will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include all DOT requirements. Must be able to run behind a waste collection truck providing collection service with minimal breaks.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.