City of Venice, FL
Solid Waste Equipment Operator / Welder
City of Venice, FL, Venice, FL, United States
Salary: $47,483.39 - $69,324.31 Annually
Location : Venice, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2293
Department: Public Works
Division: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 12/19/2024
Description
Starting salary to commence at $47,483 except in extenuating circumstances.
General Statement of Job
Repairs and maintains equipment, dumpsters, recycling containers, etc. Collects and disposes solid waste and recyclables, both for commercial and residential accounts in the City of Venice when required.
City Expectations:
Certain essential city services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending upon the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency.
Duties & Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
1. Safely operates cutting torch, grinders, welding equipment, and utilizes any other tools/equipment related to welding (including drills, saws, and hoist) and repair of trucks (including hydraulic cylinders), equipment and all containers. Completes all assignments in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Safely and efficiently drives and operates all equipment as required.
3. Interacts with the public in a respectful, courteous, and responsible manner.
4. Achieves and maintains established route and tasks standards.
5. Assists co-workers to expedite overall operations and performs other duties and tasks before or after assigned route.
6. Cleans and washes equipment daily and performs daily vehicle inspections.
7. Receives and transmits information via radio or telephone.
8. Accurately and legibly completes and maintains work orders, records, reports, forms, and other required documentation.
9. Notifies supervisor of all accidents immediately and vehicle malfunctions/repair requirements prior to being released from duty.
10. Maintains inventory of supplies, welding equipment and tools. Ensures equipment, yard and facilities are kept in good working order.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for personal safety and proper use of equipment. Responsible in work to assigned foreman or designated supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Training
High school graduate or equivalent. Must have experience as a Welder. Must possess or obtain within 6 months from date of hire a valid Florida class "B" Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with the appropriate endorsements and free of any serious violations.
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Skill Requirements:
Ability to safely and effectively use welding, grinding, cutting torch equipment and any related tools. Ability to fabricate and repair dumpsters, equipment parts, and other miscellaneous items. Knowledge of solid waste/recycling methods, materials and techniques. Ability to work independently of direct supervision and capable of sustaining regular and predictable attendance. Ability to communicate effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, maps, and route books. Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds. Must have the ability to maneuver containers over 100 pounds. Physical exertion large part of job. Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather and for prolonged periods of time. Must have good eyesight and hearing with or without aides. Must possess excellent hand and eye coordination. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for individuals with physical disabilities.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, with odor of refuse. Work may involve frequently entering and exiting vehicle. May be requested to work overtime or additional shifts as needed.
Other:
It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations enumerated in the job description is not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions.
Applicants (with the exception of current city employees) given a conditional offer of employment will be subjected to physical examination, drug, tobacco/nicotine screening, review of driver's license record, criminal background, and references from previous employers.
The City of Venice values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Veterans' preference is available for certain service members, veterans, and family members.
The City of Venice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
The City of Venice offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including voluntary enrollment in:
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
02
If you possess a degree, what is your Major/Degree subject? Enter "N/A" if you do not have a college degree.
03
Do you possess a valid driver's license free of any serious violations?
04
What is your Driver's License number?
05
What classification is your CDL?
06
If you have a valid Florida CDL license. What endorsements do you currently have?
07
Do you have previous Recycling/Solid Waste collection experience? (Prior Experience Not Required)
08
How many years of Commercial Driving experience do you have?
09
How many year's of professional working experience do you have as a Welder? (Experience must be documented in your work history/resume)
10
What types of welding experience do you have? (Experience will be evaluated in a practical exercise prior to a job offer)
11
Are you a Certified Welder from the American Welding Society (AWS) or other technical organization? (Certification not required)
12
Are you able to work a flexible schedule that could include nights, weekends or holidays; especially during declared emergencies?
13
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Required Question
Location : Venice, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2293
Department: Public Works
Division: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 12/19/2024
Description
Starting salary to commence at $47,483 except in extenuating circumstances.
General Statement of Job
Repairs and maintains equipment, dumpsters, recycling containers, etc. Collects and disposes solid waste and recyclables, both for commercial and residential accounts in the City of Venice when required.
City Expectations:
Certain essential city services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending upon the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency.
Duties & Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
1. Safely operates cutting torch, grinders, welding equipment, and utilizes any other tools/equipment related to welding (including drills, saws, and hoist) and repair of trucks (including hydraulic cylinders), equipment and all containers. Completes all assignments in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Safely and efficiently drives and operates all equipment as required.
3. Interacts with the public in a respectful, courteous, and responsible manner.
4. Achieves and maintains established route and tasks standards.
5. Assists co-workers to expedite overall operations and performs other duties and tasks before or after assigned route.
6. Cleans and washes equipment daily and performs daily vehicle inspections.
7. Receives and transmits information via radio or telephone.
8. Accurately and legibly completes and maintains work orders, records, reports, forms, and other required documentation.
9. Notifies supervisor of all accidents immediately and vehicle malfunctions/repair requirements prior to being released from duty.
10. Maintains inventory of supplies, welding equipment and tools. Ensures equipment, yard and facilities are kept in good working order.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for personal safety and proper use of equipment. Responsible in work to assigned foreman or designated supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Training
High school graduate or equivalent. Must have experience as a Welder. Must possess or obtain within 6 months from date of hire a valid Florida class "B" Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with the appropriate endorsements and free of any serious violations.
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Skill Requirements:
Ability to safely and effectively use welding, grinding, cutting torch equipment and any related tools. Ability to fabricate and repair dumpsters, equipment parts, and other miscellaneous items. Knowledge of solid waste/recycling methods, materials and techniques. Ability to work independently of direct supervision and capable of sustaining regular and predictable attendance. Ability to communicate effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, maps, and route books. Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds. Must have the ability to maneuver containers over 100 pounds. Physical exertion large part of job. Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather and for prolonged periods of time. Must have good eyesight and hearing with or without aides. Must possess excellent hand and eye coordination. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for individuals with physical disabilities.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, with odor of refuse. Work may involve frequently entering and exiting vehicle. May be requested to work overtime or additional shifts as needed.
Other:
It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations enumerated in the job description is not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions.
Applicants (with the exception of current city employees) given a conditional offer of employment will be subjected to physical examination, drug, tobacco/nicotine screening, review of driver's license record, criminal background, and references from previous employers.
The City of Venice values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Veterans' preference is available for certain service members, veterans, and family members.
The City of Venice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
The City of Venice offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including voluntary enrollment in:
- Health Insurance (Employee, Employee +1 or Family)
- Dental Insurance (Employee, Employee +1 or Family)
- Vision Insurance (Employee or Family)
- FRS - Florida Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Plan - 457b
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Dependent Children)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Basic Life Insurance (1x employee's annual salary)
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Vacation (8 hours/month, increases with tenure)
- Sick Leave (8 hours/month)
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
- Did Not Graduate Highschool
- Highschool Graduate or Equalivent
- Some College, No Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
02
If you possess a degree, what is your Major/Degree subject? Enter "N/A" if you do not have a college degree.
03
Do you possess a valid driver's license free of any serious violations?
- Yes
- No
04
What is your Driver's License number?
05
What classification is your CDL?
- CDL A
- CDL B
- CDL Permit
- No valid CDL
06
If you have a valid Florida CDL license. What endorsements do you currently have?
- No CDL B or A
- Air Brakes
- Hazmat
- Passengers
- School Bus
- Tanker
- Double/Triple Trailer
07
Do you have previous Recycling/Solid Waste collection experience? (Prior Experience Not Required)
- Yes
- No
08
How many years of Commercial Driving experience do you have?
- 2 Years or Less
- 2 to 5 Years
- 5 to 10 Years
- 10 Years or More
09
How many year's of professional working experience do you have as a Welder? (Experience must be documented in your work history/resume)
- No prior experience
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 7 years
- 7 or more years
10
What types of welding experience do you have? (Experience will be evaluated in a practical exercise prior to a job offer)
- No prior experience
- Aerospace Welder
- Automotive Welder
- Fabrication Welder
- Pipe Welder
- Structural Welder
- Underwater Welder
11
Are you a Certified Welder from the American Welding Society (AWS) or other technical organization? (Certification not required)
- Yes
- No
12
Are you able to work a flexible schedule that could include nights, weekends or holidays; especially during declared emergencies?
- Yes
- No
13
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
Required Question