Transfer Station Equipment Operator

Leon County Government

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Job summary

Leon County Government's Solid Waste division seeks an Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery and transport trucks, screen waste, and ensure compliance with environmental permits. The role requires a CDL Class B license and the ability to lift heavy loads outdoors in all weather.

Two rotating 40-hour shifts, with schedules switching every three months. Duties include maintaining disposal areas, coordinating with drivers, and keeping work areas clean.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
CDL Class B license is required.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment and transport trucks as listed.
Maintains disposal and recycling area and coordinates with customers and drivers.
Ensures compliance with FDEP operating permit conditions.
Keeps work area clean by end of day.
Screens waste for prohibited materials.
Inspects incoming loads for prohibited waste.

Skills

Reading & arithmetic

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B license

Tools

Front-end loader

Skid steer

Dump truck

Loader/Backhoe

Road grader

Mechanical vacuum

Track excavator

Bucket 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.

There Are Two Shifts

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

These two shifts switch every three months.

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.

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.

Benefits

Leon County Government offers an extensive benefit package for FULL TIME employees. EXECUTIVE LEVEL employee benefits are determined through contract negotiations. Below are some of the highlights.