Equipment Operator Positions
The City of Boynton Beach is seeking candidates for various Equipment Operator positions within the Solid Waste division. The positions include Equipment Operator Trainee, Equipment Operator I, Equipment Operator II, and Equipment Operator III, each with different starting salaries and responsibilities.
Equipment Operator Trainee - Starting at $15.75 per hour: The purpose of this classification is to drive or operate vehicles and other equipment where driving and maneuvering the vehicle constitutes the majority of the work required to complete tasks for solid waste removal.
Equipment Operator I - Starting at $16.08 per hour: The purpose of this classification is to drive or operate vehicles and other equipment where driving and maneuvering the vehicle constitutes the majority of the work required to complete tasks for solid waste removal.
Equipment Operator II - Starting at $17.70 per hour: The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate vehicles, tractors, and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of mechanisms to complete solid waste removal tasks in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle.
Equipment Operator III - Starting at $19.32 per hour: The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate Solid Waste vehicles and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of complex mechanisms to complete tasks in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle.
The essential functions of these positions include performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, light maintenance on equipment, driving trucks and other vehicles to perform solid waste daily assignments, and ensuring the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public. Additional functions may include operating various equipment and automated vehicles, navigating routes electronically, and performing accommodation service requirements.
Minimum qualifications vary by position, generally requiring experience in solid waste residential line of business, manual collection, and possession of a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Additional training and certifications are required within ninety days of hire.