Trash Crane Operator

Position Title: Trash Cane Operator

Department: Solid Waste

Job Opening Number: 87548

Salary: Min: $ 49,455.16 – Max: $ 74,964.18

Advertisement Dates: 12/13/2024 thru 01/10/2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Continuous employment, permanent status and one (1) year of acceptable on-the-job performance as a Trash Truck Driver, Waste Tractor Trailer Driver or Waste Truck Driver Operator and successful completion of the Department s Trash Crane Operator Training Program are required. Must possess a valid CDL/Class A; OR, Two (2) years of experience operating medium and/or heavy-duty automotive equipment such as trash crane trucks, bucket trucks, tractor-trailers, low-boys, large dump trucks, are required. Must possess a CDL/Class A.

RECRUITMENT NOTES:

Miami-Dade County’s Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Trash Crane Operator. Trash Crane Operators work a 4X10 work schedule and are eligible for health insurance coverage immediately upon hire. DSWM offers a comprehensive on-the-job training program and future promotional opportunities.

DSWM is a great place to work. The Department provides waste collection and recycling services to more than 350,000 households in unincorporated Miami-Dade County and the following nine municipalities: Aventura, Cutler Bay, Doral, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Opa-locka, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Sweetwater and Sunny Isles Beach. As a Trash Crane Operator, you will play an important role in providing exceptional trash collection services that protect, preserve and improve our environment and the quality of life in our community.

Qualified applicants will be subject to a screening process including, but not limited to:

a) Verification of the current status of commercial driver license.

b) Review of the entire driving record (State of Florida and current/previous employers).

c) Structured interviews, background checks, physical, employment verification, to include attendance and disciplinary records, and a performance assessment.

Vacancies may occur at any of the following locations: 3B Garbage and Trash Facilities (South Dade) or 58th Street Garbage and Trash Facilities (Doral) The candidate must be able to work holidays and at various locations as assigned. All assignments will be based on departmental needs.

Trash Crane Operators are considered essential employees and are required to work in emergency situations such as Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and other emergencies.

Apply online by January 10, 2025 at www.miamidade.gov/jobs, using Job Opening Number 87548.