Equipment Operator II - West Central Transfer Station (Royal Palm)

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County; Florida; On-site; USD 44,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is seeking an equipment operator for the Transfer Station. You will operate front-end loaders, grapplers, compactors, backhoes and related equipment, and assist in maintenance according to operating plans.

Applicants should have at least 8th grade education and 2 years of heavy equipment experience. CDL Class A preferred. You will read and follow safety instructions, maintain records, and perform routine math for job tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8th grade education.
• Two years’ experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Combination of experience, education and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operates front-end loaders, stationary and mobile grapplers, compactors, backhoes and related equipment for daily transfer station operations.
• Inspects equipment before starting work and reports malfunctions; performs minor maintenance and lubrication.
• Performs manual tasks such as cleaning drainage systems and grounds; maintains records and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Basic math

Communication

Education

8th grade education

Job description

Full Salary Range - $43,726.38 - $76,521.12 Hiring Range - $43,726.38 - $51,925.07 (based on years of verifiable experience)

Skilled work in the operation of equipment used to move and compact refuse at a rate required for proper operation of a Transfer Station. Employees in this class must be able to operate specialized mobile equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, and grizzlies. This employee assists in the repair, upkeep and maintenance of any of the stationary equipment found on site including but not limited to; heavy equipment, tractors trailers, stationary or mobile boom grapplers. Employee is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of equipment according to a prescribed operating plan. Work requires a high degree of manipulative skill and dexterity.

• Operatesanyofthefollowingtypesofequipment;front-endloaders,stationaryandmobile grapplers,compactors,backhoes,andotherrelatedequipmentasnecessaryforthedailyoperationofa Transfer Station.
• Inspectsequipmentbeforestartingwork,checklubricants,coolingsystem,hydraulicandelectrical systemsandmakesminoradjustmentsasnecessary.ReportsallmalfunctionstoSupervisoryStaff.
• Performsminormechanicalmaintenanceworkincludingdailylubricationandcleaningof equipment.
• Performsvariousmanualtasksinvolvedintransferstationoperationsuchasthecleaningofthedrain system, grounds clean-up, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to safely operate, maintain, and perform minor adjustments on heavy equipment; ability to understand and carry out routine instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to communicate sufficiently with the general public, peers and superiors.
• Ability to maintain records and reports as necessary for the upkeep and maintenance of site equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to do basic math in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

The ideal candidate possess the education and experience listed below.

• Minimum eighth (8th) grade education.
• Two (2) years’ experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Any combination of experience education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

CERTIFICATIONS AN DLICENSES

• Valid Florida Drivers License, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.