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Helper / LaborerFull-Time

Sanitation Worker II

City of Punta Gorda

📍 Punta Gorda, FL 33950📅 Posted October 1, 2026Listing sourced from Indeed

Pay: $42,536–$68,016 / year

Employment type: Full-Time. Confirm working hours on the application page.

License · from the listing
Valid Florida driver’s license required, Class “B” CDL.
Experience & training · from the listing
Must have at least 2 years of experience in similar type of work.
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Job Description

Description

A laborer position responsible for solid waste collection services to residents and businesses of Punta Gorda.




Example Of Duties

Essential FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

  • Collect solid waste from residences and businesses.
  • Refuse collection either by manual pickup from the curb or by the use of a dumpster.
  • Empty the packer at the landfill, following the directions of the landfill personnel to avoid vehicle damage.
  • Clean the packer after being emptied at the landfill.
  • Clean exterior of the truck and inside the packer body.
  • Operate packer when required.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment utilized;
  • Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation;
  • Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations;
  • Knowledge of city ordinances, policies, and procedures;
  • Knowledge of the geography of the city and of assigned routes;
  • Knowledge of relevant departmental policies, safety procedures, and guidelines.
  • Skill in the use of equipment.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
  • Ability to work independently without close supervision;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and supervisors.



EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate highly desirable, but not required.
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience in similar type of work.
  • Valid Florida driver’s license required, Class “B” CDL.



Supervisory Responsibilities:
Occasionally may be asked to oversee the activities of Sanitation Worker I personnel.

Disclaimers:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position. Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.



EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT:
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.


It is the policy of the City of Punta Gorda to recognize and fulfill its commitment to the community in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.


Disclaimer: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

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