Transfer Station Equipment Operator

Leon County Government; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Leon County Government in Florida seeks an experienced equipment operator to support solid waste disposal and recycling. You will operate heavy equipment and trucks, screen waste, and ensure compliance with state environmental permits.

Shifts run 15 hours starting early morning; two rotating schedules every three months; must be able to work outdoors in varying conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL Class B license required.
• Ability to inspect loads and screen waste for prohibited materials.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and transport trucks safely.
• Maintain an accessible disposal and recycling area and coordinate with drivers.
• Ensure compliance with FDEP operating permit conditions.
• Screen incoming loads for waste tires, household hazardous waste and other prohibitions.
• Remove prohibited items and notify hauler and scale house.
• Keep work area clean by day end.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck operation

Safety compliance

Reading and arithmetic

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B license

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

Operates the following tools and equipment: 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

Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent. Requires a CDL Class B operator's license.

Necessary Special Requirements

CDL Class B operators license

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check, and drug testing.

FLSA STATUS

Non‑Exempt.

Revised: April 10, 2024.