Transfer Station Equipment Operator

Clay Today; Tallahassee, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Clay Today is seeking personnel for the Office of Resource Stewardship, TRANSFER STATION OPERATIONS, to handle solid waste disposal and recycling duties in Leon County. The role operates various heavy equipment and requires a CDL Class B license.

Shifts include early morning start times and rotate every few months. Candidates should be able to lift heavy loads, follow safety guidelines, and work with limited supervision in an outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL Class B license required.
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment listed in the description.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing safe, efficient solid waste disposal and recycling services.
• Operate a variety of equipment including front-end loaders, dump trucks, graders and other listed gear.
• Work 15-hour shifts starting at 2:30 AM with two rotating shift options.

Skills

Reading

Arithmetic

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class B license

Job description

Salary $37,398.40 - $61,713.60 Annually
Job Type Career Service Full Time
Job Number 065-26
Department Office of Resource Stewardship
Division TRANSFER STATION OPERATIONS
Opening Date 09/23/2026
Closing Date Continuous
Pay Grade 103

General Description of Duties

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.

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.

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.

Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions Voluntary Dental Insurance Voluntary Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Legal Insurance Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial State of Florida Retirement Plan-Employer & Employee Contributions Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings for Retirement Retirement Savings Match-for-employees earning less than $50,000 Annual Leave Accrual Sick Leave Accrual 3 Personal Days Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Loans At Work Program