Equipment Operator II – Heavy Machinery & Maintenance

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision,

Life insurances

Educational assistance

Paid holidays

Paid sick

Paid vacation

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Job summary

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is seeking a skilled Transfer Station Operator to move and compact refuse, operate backhoes, loaders, grapplers, and compactors. The role requires reading and following operating procedures, daily equipment checks, and basic maintenance to ensure safe, efficient site operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of heavy equipment experience, basic math, and the ability to work with the public and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum eighth grade education.
• Two years’ experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Any combination of experience, education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates front-end loaders, stationary and mobile grapplers, compactors, backhoes and related equipment for daily Transfer Station operations.
• Inspects equipment before starting work, checks lubricants, cooling systems, hydraulic and electrical systems; reports malfunctions.
• Performs minor mechanical maintenance including daily lubrication and cleaning of equipment.
• Performs transfer station duties such as drain system cleaning and grounds clean-up.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

Minimum eighth grade education

Two years experience in heavy equipment operation

Tools

CDL Class A preferred

Job description

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is seeking a skilled Transfer Station Operator to move and compact refuse, operate backhoes, loaders, grapplers, and compactors. The role requires reading and following operating procedures, daily equipment checks, and basic maintenance to ensure safe, efficient site operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of heavy equipment experience, basic math, and the ability to work with the public and colleagues.