Landfill Grounds Technician

Brevard County; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County's Solid Waste Department seeks an entry-level landfill attendant for the Central Disposal Facility in Cocoa. You will dispose of solid waste, maintain grounds and operate under heavy physical conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, and moving machinery.

The role requires six months of outdoor labor experience, a valid Florida driver's license, and ability to read hauling tickets and write basic records. Work includes evenings, weekends and holidays; pay is $19.88 per hour.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience performing manual labor, grounds maintenance, or other outdoor labor.
• Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment.
• Must be able to read contractor-generated hauling tickets identifying contents and cubic yards and write simple records and/or reports.
• In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level service work at a landfill site, disposing of solid waste and maintaining the grounds.
• Direct trucks to appropriate dumping areas and open large, heavy trailer doors; assist in unloading trash.
• Inspect the waste stream for flammable and explosive items; remove undesirable items from pits, tipping floors and the landfill site.
• Wash tractors, trailers and other heavy equipment or vehicles; respond to emergencies per County procedures.

Skills

Manual labor

Grounds maintenance

Reading tickets

Safety procedures

Job description

Brevard County's Solid Waste Department seeks an entry-level landfill attendant for the Central Disposal Facility in Cocoa. You will dispose of solid waste, maintain grounds and operate under heavy physical conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, and moving machinery.

The role requires six months of outdoor labor experience, a valid Florida driver's license, and ability to read hauling tickets and write basic records. Work includes evenings, weekends and holidays; pay is $19.88 per hour.