Landfill Operator-Class B - Solid Waste

Landfill Operator - Class B

Solid Waste

Pay Range: $21.32 - $30.91/hr.  / $44,345.60 - $64,292.80 annually

** Internal candidates should apply via Polk One- Me Section ** 

Location:  Polk County Landfill (10 Environmental Loop, Winter Haven, FL 33830)

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.

MAJOR FUNCTION

Responsible for safe and effective equipment operations in processing solid waste for the Solid Waste Division and removal of illegally dumped piles throughout Polk County. Employees in this classification operate a wide variety of equipment that may be complex in nature, requiring considerable dexterity and acute motor skills. Work includes processing both hazardous and non-hazardous refuse and solid waste. Actively participates in maintaining the Solid Waste Division’s exceptional performance level by meeting and/or exceeding job requirements and customer’s expectations coupled with a positive attitude, unparalleled ethical behavior and unquestionable work ethic.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Operates all pieces of equipment with equal effectiveness in a high paced landfill environment.
• Utilizes each unit within its specific landfill function while processing over a high volume of tonnage per day and servicing multiple customers on demand.
• The Landfill Operator’s primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of the following equipment:
• Primarily:
      Landfill Compactor
      Grader
      Articulated Off-road Truck
      Dozer
      Excavator
      Front End Loader
      Claw Truck
      Rolloff Truck
      Roller/Compactor
      Dump Truck (On Road)
• Secondary: 
      Forklift
      Mowers
      All Terrain Excavator
      Fuel Truck
      Vacuum Truck
      Hydro-seeder
      Box Truck
• Utilizing the above equipment and best management practices, performs day-to-day field operations in a manner consistent with state and local requirements, and Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s).
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of the site’s Operations Plan to ensure compliance with all applicable permit requirements.
• Continuously constructs and maintains berms and drainage systems, temporary or permanent, in a first-class manner to ensure environmental compliance and prevent storm water from creating leachate.
• Responsible for minimizing turnaround time, use of daily cover and maximize landfill compaction.
• Maintains temporary haul roads. Continuously improves the appearance of the site by assisting with litter prevention, control, and collection.
• Applies and maintains initial cover in order to minimize any adverse environmental, safety, or health effects such as those resulting from birds, unauthorized waste, blowing litter, odors, disease vectors, or fires.
• Applies cover materials such as earthen materials or alternative daily covers (ADC) tarps, foams, etc. daily for Class I and once every week for C&D or Class III.
• Removes all or part of the daily and intermediate covers before placing additional waste.
• Dozer and compactor operators work in tandem to optimize compaction of waste, reduce cover soil usage, and conserve airspace.
• Constructs side slopes and maintains 3:1 ratio (three feet horizontal to one-foot vertical rise) in accordance with design.
• Keeps tipping area graded for easy customer access.
• Must work with Environmental Compliance Worker (spotter) to ensure compliance, safe operation and good customer service.
• Applies erosion control measures to correct any erosion, which exposes waste or causes malfunction of the storm water management system within three days of the occurrence.
• Applies daily and intermediate cover to prevent stormwater from pooling or mixing with waste and causing run-off.
• Must understand, interpret, and implement information produced by a GPS system and follow assigned route.
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