Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator - Transfer Station

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 seeks an experienced Equipment Operator to move and compact refuse at a Transfer Station. You will operate front-end loaders, grapplers, backhoes, and related machinery, ensuring safe, efficient daily operations.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Florida driver’s license, and preferably a CDL Class A. Regular inspections, routine maintenance, and accurate recordkeeping are required in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8th grade education.
• Two years’ experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Any combination of experience, education and training providing the required knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment such as front-end loaders, grapplers, compactors, backhoes and related machinery for daily transfer station operations.
• Inspects equipment prior to use and reports malfunctions; performs minor maintenance and lubrication.
• Maintains records and performs routine reports as part of site equipment upkeep.
• Performs general cleaning and manual tasks as required.
• Adheres to safety rules and operating procedures while working with heavy machinery.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Basic math

Record keeping

Communication

Education

8th grade education

Tools

Front-end loaders

Backhoes

Excavators

Grapplers

Compactors

Job description

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County seeks an experienced Equipment Operator to move and compact refuse at a Transfer Station. You will operate front-end loaders, grapplers, backhoes, and related machinery, ensuring safe, efficient daily operations.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Florida driver’s license, and preferably a CDL Class A. Regular inspections, routine maintenance, and accurate recordkeeping are required in this role.