Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller•Tampa, FL

4h•$17 - $29

About The Position

The Solid Waste Equipment Operator (Tier 2) operates medium to heavy equipment at Solid Waste facilities, including transfer stations and Community Collection Centers. The role supports the collection, processing, and transport of solid waste through equipment operation, waste screening, site cleanup, traffic direction, and equipment maintenance. Equipment operation accounts for at least 75% of daily duties. The operator may provide guidance to other staff or serve as lead operator when assigned, and may be required to respond to emergencies before, during, or after an event. The work is performed outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions. It involves prolonged standing or walking, repetitive movements and fine manipulations, lifting and carrying, and exposure to loud sounds, odors, dirt, and dust. The position is classified as Heavy Work.

Requirements

Complete the ninth grade.
Have three years of experience operating medium and heavy construction equipment, including front-end loaders or excavators, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL), or attain one within the probationary period.
Possess Transfer Station Spotter/Waste Screener certification, or attain it within the probationary period.
Have working knowledge of medium to heavy motorized construction equipment and transportation vehicles, including front-end loaders or excavators.
Have working knowledge of traffic laws and regulations applicable to operating construction, maintenance, and transport equipment on public streets and highways.
Be able to service and make minor repairs to medium to heavy motorized construction equipment and transportation vehicles.
Be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
Be able to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
Demonstrate good customer service skills and follow oral and written instructions.
Be able to evaluate situations that arise during equipment operation and draw logical conclusions to solve problems, seeking management guidance when unable to address an issue.
Pass a DOT physical annually.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and meet the stated Heavy Work demands: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.
Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and tolerate loud sounds at a waste transfer station, odors from trash, and dirt-filled and dusty grounds.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, excavators, straight roll-off trucks, and skid steers, to receive waste, load trailers, process roll-off containers, and perform site cleanup.
Screen incoming solid waste at transfer stations and Community Collection Centers, removing unauthorized materials to comply with operational permits.
Inspect and service assigned equipment daily, perform minor repairs and adjustments, and coordinate periodic maintenance or major repairs as needed.
Conduct daily safety inspections and follow safety practices, regulations, and procedures when operating or working around equipment.
Respond to emergency duties as needed before, during, and after emergencies in accordance with the County’s Emergency Response Plan.
Operate roll-off trucks to transport bulk solid waste under varied conditions and in compliance with DOT and County safety standards.
Operate hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical auxiliary equipment associated with assigned machinery.
Use manual tools to clean equipment, work areas, and grounds, and dispose of materials in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Provide direction or guidance to lower-level operators, maintenance staff, trades helpers, or laborers on specific projects; act as lead operator when assigned.
Perform other related duties as required.