Landfill Equipment Operator II or III

Landfill Equipment Operator II & III

General Description: Operates heavy equipment for landfill operations. Must perform manual labor, maintain equipment, and interact with the public courteously.

• Operate landfill equipment including grader, bulldozer, backhoe, gradeall, compactor, front end loader, lowboy, dump truck, boom tractor, roll off truck, and/or forklift.
• Wash, clean and perform minor maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Perform manual labor.
• Interact with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to the County’s mission, vision, values, and goals; represent the County professionally and dignified at all times.
• May have a role in the County’s disaster preparation and/or recovery as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during, and/or after an emergency.
• Meet minimum attendance standards including working weekends.
• Perform related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance for Landfill Equipment Operator II;
  Three (3) years for Landfill Equipment Operator III.
• Experience operating equipment in a landfill environment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license at the date of hire; must maintain license while employed.
• Landfill Operator Certification required; must obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Class “B” commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement required for II;
  Class “A” commercial driver’s license and/or hazardous endorsement preferred for III.

Physical Requirements: Medium work; exert up to 50 lb frequently; lift up to 50 lb; standing, walking on uneven surfaces; repetitive wrist motions; operating motor vehicles and heavy equipment. Visual acuity required for operating motor vehicles and heavy equipment. Requires clear spoken communication.

Environmental Conditions: High risk with exposure to dangerous situations; adverse weather, extreme temperatures, noise, dust, chemicals; exposure to vibration; proximity to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.

Knowledge of operation and minor maintenance of heavy construction equipment; safety regulations related to assigned equipment. Must understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain daily log and maintenance records.

Landfill Equipment Operator II (Starting @ $20.77 hourly)

• High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Preferred experience in landfill environment.

Landfill Equipment Operator III (Starting @ $22.27 hourly)

• High school diploma or equivalent; three (3) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Preferred experience in landfill environment.

• 11 paid holidays.
• Annual leave: 0–4 years – up to 104 hrs/year; 5–9 years – up to 130 hrs/year; 10–14 years – up to 156 hrs/year; 15–19 years – up to 182 hrs/year; 20+ years – up to 208 hrs/year.
• Sick leave: up to 104 hrs/year.
• Health insurance:
  Choice of three health plans.
• Dental insurance:
  Purchase available.
• Vision insurance:
  Purchase available for employees and eligible families.
• Flexible benefits:
  Health, Dental, Cancer, Short‑Term & Long‑Term disability; pre‑tax purchase available.
• Life insurance:
  Free $25,000 policy.
• Supplemental life insurance:
  Additional life and accidental death insurance available at group rates.
• Tax‑free spending accounts:
  Help with health care and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement:
  Florida Retirement System (FRS) – employee pays 3% of gross salary pre‑tax, County matches; vesting 1 or 8 years.
• Deferred compensation:
  Tax‑deferred savings plan available; employee pays full cost.
• Social Security:
  Retirement, disability, and insurance benefits.
• Credit union:
  Banking services including checking, savings, and loans per policy.
• Jury duty:
  Paid leave.
• Bereavement leave:
  Up to three (3) days for death in immediate family.
• Employee assistance program:
  Free confidential counseling and referral service; three visits per year.
• Uniforms:
  Free uniforms for those required to wear uniforms.
• Educational opportunities:
  Full and partial…