Solid Waste Worker

Solid Waste Worker

Salary

$39,025.71 Annually

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2027-07354

Department

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Office of Administrative Services Department is actively seeking a Solid Waste Worker.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is service maintenance work in performing varied manual labor work collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling. Work requires knowledge of work instructions, work routines and procedures used in performing manual tasks relating to solid waste operations. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others and include requesting or providing information, asking questions, or obtaining clarification. Work is performed following specific instructions and established routines. The work is repetitive with little need to exercise judgment; the situations are nearly the same and require choice of the correct procedure. Work is performed primarily outdoors where there are some risks and hazards associated with the collection of solid waste materials, such as exposure to hazardous or contaminated materials. Operates machinery and tools such as pitchfork, push broom and packer machinery. Work involves physical labor such as picking up and dumping solid waste materials weighing less than 50 pounds on a continual basis. Work is performed under immediate supervision where the work assignments are well-detailed and well-prescribed by a superior or covered by established procedures and worker is not permitted to deviate from established procedures.

Examples of Work

• Rides on the back of a garbage or recycling collection truck and collects solid waste materials on a designated route.
• Operates packer machinery mounted on vehicle to pack refuse.
• Loads and unloads varied materials using hand tools.
• Directs driver when pulling out in traffic and backing up and directs incoming vehicles to dumping area at solid waste disposal facilities.
• Examines waste loads to prevent disposal of contraband waste, according to government regulation.
• Sweeps and picks up refuse from streets, gutters, and sidewalks.
• Checks operating and safety conditions of vehicles and performs minor servicing.
• Performs minor construction and general maintenance tasks such as minor roofing repairs, painting, fence repairs, pipe installations, and replacement and repair of concrete bulkheads.
• Cleans and maintains solid waste buildings and facility areas.
• Performs grounds maintenance work such as mowing, trimming, spraying, and watering.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic work routines and procedures in collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling.
• Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate solid waste machinery and tools safely under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to pick up and dump solid waste materials weighing less than 50 pounds on a continual basis.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, including warning labels and symbols identifying hazardous materials.
• Ability to check operating and safety conditions of vehicles and perform minor servicing.
• Ability to perform minor construction tasks, general maintenance of buildings and grounds and janitorial duties.
• Ability to examine waste loads to prevent the disposal of contraband materials in landfills.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Ability to read and write English.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• None.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six months.

• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random, and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply atwww.coj.net. A work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

01

This questionnaire will be used as part of the application and screening process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to provide truthful, complete, and verifiable answers to this questionnaire?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $39,025.71 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

05

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

• Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
• No

06

Do you have the ability to speak, read and write English?

• Yes
• No

07

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx