Transfer Station Equipment Operator

Leon County

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leon County is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator for the Solid Waste division. The role operates and maintains heavy equipment and transport trucks, screens waste, and ensures compliance with state permits.

The schedule includes a 15-hour day starting at 2:30 AM across two rotating shifts, with three-month rotation. Responsibilities include coordinating with customers and truck drivers, inspecting loads for prohibited waste, and performing daily cleanups.

Qualifications

Knowledge of reading and arithmetic.
Knowledge of occupational safety precautions in operating equipment.
Knowledge of equipment components, operation, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain heavy equipment and transport trucks listed in the duties.
Coordinate activities of customers and truck drivers to ensure proper traffic control and removal of prohibited waste.
Ensure compliance with FDEP operating permit conditions.
Maintain a clean work area by day’s end.
Inspect incoming loads for prohibited materials and notify hauler of prohibited waste.

Skills

Reading and arithmetic

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Coordination (eye/hand/foot)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B license

Tools

Articulated front-end loader

Skid steer

Off road dump truck

Loader/Backhoe

Road grader

Mechanical sweepers

Mechanical vacuum

Track and wheeled excavators

Bucket truck

Roll-off truck

Water truck

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Assist the division in providing safe, efficient and cost effective solid waste disposal and recycling service within local, state, and federal environmental guidelines for Leon County Solid Waste. Operates a variety of equipment, heavy, mobile and stationary, and screens waste for prohibited materials. This position is necessary to meet Florida Department of Environmental Protection Solid Waste permits.

This position is required to work 15-hour day with the shift beginning 2:30 AM and ending 5:30 PM.

There are two shifts:

1) 5 hours Saturday, 5 hours Wednesday, 15 hours Thursday and 15 hours Friday
2) 15 hours Monday, 15 hours Tuesday, and 10 hours Wednesday.

These two shifts switch every three months.

NOTE: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement. Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment and transport trucks such as articulated front-end loader, skid steer, off road dump truck, loader/backhoe, road grader, mechanical sweepers, mechanical vacuum, and track and wheeled excavators.

Maintains an accessible disposal and recycling area for customers. Coordinates activities of customers and truck drivers to ensure proper traffic control, litter abatement and removal of prohibited waste

Ensures compliance with FDEP operating permit conditions

Ensures work area is clean by the end of the day

Screen Waste for Prohibited Materials

Inspect incoming loads for waste tires, household hazardous waste, medical waste and other prohibited materials.

Remove prohibited items for proper disposal.

Notify hauler and scale house of prohibited waste.

OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES

Performs other related duties as required.

DIFFICULTY

This position adheres to guidelines, policies and operating procedures; makes independent judgment in the field, encounters deadlines/shifts in attention when dealing with monitoring activities, encounters problem solving when dealing with employee performance, and exercises difficult or creative thinking when resolving personnel and citizen complaints.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervision Received: Position duties range from defined to somewhat defined. Work is periodically checked. Guidance is sought concerning employee discipline and performance problems, equipment replacement, and concerns of citizens. Position is required to adhere to Leon County policies, procedures, and other manuals.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACT

Position has interdepartmental contact with fleet and facilities management.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED

car and/or light truck
articulated front-end loader
skid steer
off road dump truck
loader/backhoe
road grader
mechanical sweepers
mechanical vacuum
and track and wheeled excavators
Bucket truck
roll-off truck
water truck

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed mainly outdoors with exposure to inclement weather conditions, exposure to insects, animals, et cetera. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting and pushing in excess of 50 pounds, climbing, stooping, reaching, et cetera.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of reading and arithmetic. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of equipment assigned. Knowledge of the components, parts, operating principles, and maintenance requirements of equipment assigned. Knowledge of solid waste screening requirements.

Ability to pay close attention to details. Ability to calculate and maintain simple records accurately. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to lift and push up to 50 pounds. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to read an equipment operational manual, instructions sheet or written rules and procedures. Ability to operate equipment requiring manipulation of multiple controls, where eye/hand/foot coordination is essential for safe and productive operations. Ability to issue assignments and directions. Ability to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor. Ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in operating vehicles and hand-held equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS