Solid Waste Crew Leader

Bay County Board of County Commissioners

3d•$22 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Solid Waste Crew Leader supervises landfill and solid waste operations in an assigned area and performs the duties of a Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator. The role operates dozers, excavators, commercial vehicles, lowboy combinations, and other equipment as needed for construction, maintenance, grading, transporting, and securing equipment and materials. It uses survey and GPS equipment to establish grades, elevations, contours, and positions of fixed objects. The position also performs equipment maintenance and safety inspections, may participate in crew labor, and interacts with the public regarding work activities, requests, and complaints. Work is primarily outdoors at a county worksite and is not eligible for remote work. Conditions may include adverse weather, water, brush, ditches, noise, extreme temperatures, odors, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy equipment. The position requires frequent lifting and carrying of 10–25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds, along with a range of other physical activities. A Landfill Operator Certification must be obtained and maintained within one year of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment; comparable training and/or experience may substitute, except for the Class A Commercial Driver’s License requirement.
Valid Florida Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement, maintained with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Landfill Operator Certification within one year of hire.
Knowledge of landfill operations methods, operating rules, and equipment.
Knowledge of assigned equipment’s operation, maintenance, adaptability, limitations, and safety precautions.
Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques, project management, and organization.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Skill in operating complex construction equipment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Ability to maintain reliable full-time attendance and comprehend, speak, and read English.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise large labor forces and achieve satisfactory schedules and results while supporting full performance and high morale.
Ability to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and occasionally perform manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to read and comprehend construction blueprints and use survey equipment to set grades, slopes, coordinates, and elevations.
Ability to calculate percent grades or slope ratios, follow oral and written instructions, and prepare simple reports.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described, including frequent lifting and carrying of 10–25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate dozers for construction and maintenance work, including blade sub-grades and finish grades to engineering specifications.
Operate excavators for construction and maintenance tasks, including setting culverts and pipe to grade.
Operate commercial vehicles, including combination Class A vehicles up to 80,000 pounds, such as dump trailers, tankers, and transfer trailers.
Operate permitted commercial lowboy combination vehicles up to 120,000 pounds gross weight; transport equipment and load, unload, and secure equipment and materials.
Operate other equipment as needed when regular operators are absent.
Use surveying transits, inclinometers, levels, and Trimble or related GPS equipment to establish grades, elevations, fill contours, and positions of fixed objects.
Operate minor powered machinery and equipment as needed and participate in crew labor as workload demands.
Supervise landfill and solid waste operations in an assigned area.
Perform routine service and maintenance and all essential functions required of a Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator.
Conduct daily safety inspections of assigned equipment before and after use.
Meet members of the public, answer questions, and address requests and complaints received through the central office; report interview actions and results to the supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned.