FL - SOLID WASTE OPERATOR – $19.95 PER HOUR – GIBSONTON, FL

A & Associates•Brandon, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates light to heavy equipment to support solid waste operations at transfer stations and Community Collection Centers. Work includes operating equipment, screening waste, cleaning sites, maintaining equipment, directing traffic, and collecting, processing, and transporting solid waste. Employees must follow established safety procedures, operational permits, and applicable regulations. Depending on qualifications and assigned responsibilities, employees may operate heavy equipment and provide direction to other workers.

Requirements

Completion of at least the ninth grade.
For entry-level equipment operation: at least three months of experience operating motorized equipment, such as front-end loaders or skid steers, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
For heavy equipment operation: at least three years of experience operating medium to heavy construction equipment, including front-end loaders or excavators, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.
Knowledge of equipment operation, traffic laws, safety practices, and equipment maintenance procedures.
Ability to operate assigned machinery safely and perform minor repairs and adjustments.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate operating conditions, and follow established procedures.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide guidance to other employees when assigned.
Must be able to perform heavy physical work, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; lift up to 50 pounds and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.
Must tolerate outdoor weather conditions, loud equipment, strong odors, dust, dirt, and other conditions commonly found at solid waste facilities.
Must comply with applicable safety procedures, facility permits, and County policies.
A Class B CDL, Transfer Station Spotter/Waste Screener certification, and DOT physical may be required depending on assigned duties. Where permitted by the applicable job requirements, required credentials must be obtained within the probationary period.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned equipment, including pickup trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, street sweepers, excavators, and roll-off trucks.
Receive, move, load, process, and transport solid waste materials and containers.
Screen incoming waste and remove unauthorized materials in accordance with facility permits and operating procedures.
Direct traffic and assist customers with safe vehicle positioning and proper waste unloading.
Perform site cleanup, collect litter, and maintain clean and safe work areas.
Inspect equipment daily, perform minor repairs and adjustments, and coordinate routine maintenance and major repairs as needed.
Follow safety procedures, traffic laws, DOT requirements, and County policies when operating equipment.
Identify equipment or operational problems and take appropriate corrective action within assigned responsibilities.
Perform manual labor associated with solid waste operations while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Operate specialized auxiliary equipment, transport materials under challenging road and site conditions, and guide other employees when assigned.
Respond to emergency or disaster assignments before, during, or after an event when required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.