Solid Waste Operator l

Seminole-Count; Geneva (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to safely operate road tractors, bull dozers, excavators, loaders and other equipment for solid waste transfer and disposal operations. You will perform daily inspections, keep logs, and ensure safe, productive work at the transfer station or landfill.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of experience (or equivalent), strong written and verbal communication, and a Florida Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED with 2 years' experience or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and/or trucks such as road tractors, bull dozers, landfill compactors, excavators, off-road dump trucks and front end loaders for transfer, hauling and disposal of solid waste.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections and maintain accurate logs and documentation.
• Adhere to attendance policies and keep equipment clean and orderly.
• Haul waste using designated equipment and operate at transfer stations or landfills.
• Complete daily logs and participate in required trainings.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Florida Class A CDL

Job description

Skilled operation of heavy equipment and/or trucks such as road tractors, bull dozers, landfill compactors, excavators, off-road dump trucks and front end loaders utilized in the proper transfer, hauling and disposal of solid waste.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

**Additional compensation based on licensure.

Note

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Perform daily pre/post trip inspections on equipment and vehicles, keep accurate documentation.

Adhere to the County/Division attendance policy.

Uses road tractors and/or off-road equipment as assigned.

Hauls walking floor trailers, on or off-road, for transportation of solid waste.

Uses heavy equipment to process or dispose of solid waste at a transfer station or Class I landfill.

Perform job duties in a safe and productive manner.

Completes daily logs.

Keep equipment and vehicles clean and orderly.

Additional Duties

Performs other related work as required.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years experience required; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Must maintain Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to learn how to operate heavy equipment to include, excavator, bull dozer, front-end-loader and other similar equipment used by the Division.
Required to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
All employees must attend Seminole County required trainings. Department specific trainings per position may be required.