Solid Waste Equipment Operator-Northwest County

Job Overview

Performs duties in the operation of various types of motorized and/or medium and heavy construction equipment used in the operation of a Solid Waste facility.

Salary

$34,403

Ideal Candidate

The Hillsborough County Solid Waste Department is seeking a Solid Waste Equipment Operator to assist operate vehicles, motorized and light equipment at the Solid Waste facilities.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform manual labor in outside solid waste environment, exposed to heat, sun, high humidity, rain and other adverse weather conditions.  Candidate will walk/stand for prolonged periods of time (approximately six (6) hours) per day. The job also requires frequent fine manipulations, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 30 pounds, and occasional bending, crawling, climbing and stooping.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. 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. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Operates motorized equipment such as pickup trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, street sweepers, and other similar equipment to perform a variety of solid waste operational functions, including performing site clean-up.  Operation of motorized equipment constitutes at least 50% of daily job duties.
• Checks and ensures that equipment is serviced and in good working condition; makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and ensures that periodic maintenance and major repairs are performed.
• Performs daily safety inspections and observes proper safety practices and regulations when operating or working around equipment.
• Screens solid waste materials received at the transfer station and removes unauthorized materials in accordance with the site’s operational permit.
• Assists with directing traffic and guiding customer vehicles into position for proper unloading of waste.
• Assists with manual work related to transfer station operations, including cleaning waste loading and unloading areas in accordance with site’s operational permit.
• Uses manual tools to pick up litter at the facility and ensure proper disposal.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations applicable to the operation of motorized construction, maintenance, and transport equipment on public streets and highways.
• Knowledge of the operation of a variety of motorized equipment.
• Ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment.
• Ability to service and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Knowledge of safety equipment, standards and regulations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Ability to read and understand work related material.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to pass DOT physical on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements

• Required to work in outside in all types of weather.
• Required to lift to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Work Category

• Heavy Work- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Completion of the ninth grade; and
• Entry-level (3 months) experiences in the operation of motoriz