Equipment Operator-Transfer Station

Completion of the eighth grade; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

This is semi-skilled work operating a variety of power and motorized equipment for the Alachua County Solid Waste and Recovery Department, Transfer Station Facility.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of light or medium equipment, and performing manual tasks that contribute to the cleanliness of the tunnel area of the Transfer Station.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Operates tractor mounted broom.

Operates farm tractor mounted front-end loader/back-hoe.

Performs pre-operation checks of equipment; performs routine service on equipment to maintain good working order.

Performs manual tasks and labor while not operating equipment as required.

Responsible for litter control throughout the Transfer Station complex. Polices the recycle recovery area.

Inspects loads of materials and records specific loads for DEP records. Monitors loads for hazardous materials.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of light or medium equipment.

Knowledge of the operating characteristics of light or medium equipment.

Ability to service types of light or medium equipment and to make minor repairs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers.

Ability to deal with the general public with tact and patience.

Ability to effectively express ideas, both in written and verbal communications.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.