This is manual work supporting daily Sanitation operations of the wash rack area involving operating specialized automotive cleaning equipment and high-pressure water hoses used in cleaning sanitation vehicles and equipment. This assignment includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the daily preventative scheduled greasing of the sanitation vehicles, including pivot, rotating, and other areas on the equipment; performing vehicle maintenance activities such as checking and adding oil, filling the fuel tank, bleeding air tanks, lubricating equipment, and checking fluid levels and tire inflation; and generally assisting drivers of sanitation vehicles engaged in solid waste collection and disposal activities. This work is performed in all types of weather. Assignments will vary and may require work on weekends and holidays. Working hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Salary: $15.91 - $21.40 Hourly

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess and continue to maintain a valid State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License.

• Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Be able to read and follow a route map.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Preferred applicants have a background in heavy truck driving and mechanical maintenance.

• Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

The successful candidate must be either a resident of the City of St. Petersburg as of his or her date of appointment, or establish primary residency within the city limits of St. Petersburg within six months of completing the probationary period. Furthermore, as long as the successful candidate is employed in this classification, he or she must reside within the city limits of St. Petersburg. This requirement is not applicable to current City employees who were hired before October 20, 1997.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.