Landfill Grounds Technician – Heavy Outdoor Work

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability & Life

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking an entry level grounds maintenance worker at the North Area/Titusville Transfer Station. The role involves disposing of solid waste, cleaning and maintaining grounds, and guiding trucks to unloading areas.

The job is heavy physical work with exposure to dust, fumes, and noise. Schedule includes evenings, weekends and holidays, with pay at $18.88 per hour and benefits as described in the county guide.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience performing manual labor, lawn maintenance, grounds maintenance, or other similar outdoor labor.
• Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Read contractor-generated hauling tickets identifying contents and cubic yards; write simple records/reports.

Responsibilities

• Dispose of solid waste and maintain the grounds around the landfill site.
• Direct trucks to appropriate dumping areas and open large, heavy trailer doors.
• Direct the public to unloading sites and assist in unloading trash.
• Inspect waste stream for potentially hazardous items and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Lawn maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Reading contractor tickets

Job description

Brevard County is seeking an entry level grounds maintenance worker at the North Area/Titusville Transfer Station. The role involves disposing of solid waste, cleaning and maintaining grounds, and guiding trucks to unloading areas.

The job is heavy physical work with exposure to dust, fumes, and noise. Schedule includes evenings, weekends and holidays, with pay at $18.88 per hour and benefits as described in the county guide.