Sanitation Equipment Operator - Automated (Solid Waste)

CITY OF ORLANDO, FL
Indianapolis, Indiana United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 14, 2025
  • Salary: USD 19.14 - 24.40 per hour USD
  • Salary Top:24
  • Full Time
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Public Works
  • Sanitation and Solid Waste
  • Job Description

    Salary Range

    Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

    08-28-2025

    Job Summary

    Starting Salary: $19.14 - $24.40

    Performs responsible, skilled work involving the operation of large side-loading automated vehicles (65,000 GVW) to collect residential and commercial refuse from designated areas of the City of Orlando. Work is performed under the supervision of a Sanitation Supervisor. Performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes, trip tickets, and discussion of problems.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Completion of the Solid Waste Driver program or two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment vehicles of 18,000 GVW or more and familiarity with hydraulics operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Class B CDL required. Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.

    Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

    If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
    • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
    • Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
    • Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
    • Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Orlando
    • City of Orlando

    Orlando, The City Beautiful

    For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

    This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

    Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

    Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

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