What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Technical Operator position at City of Clearwater, FL?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2025-00113
Department : Solid Waste & Recycling
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
ENTRY SALARY : $43,282.47
Under general direction, the Solid Waste Technical Operator monitors, maintains, and ensures the proper operation and functionality of all solid waste processing equipment. Oversees use of equipment and ensures all proper safety measures are followed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Oversees, monitors, maintains, and ensures the successful operations of the solid waste processing center; provides technical direction and guidance for equipment and general care and functionality of operations.
- Maintains, repairs, and ensures the cleanliness and operational function of the processing equipment for the solid waste complex.
- Loads, stacks, and fills trucks with products; provides help and skill within the scale house as needed; operates light to moderately specialized automotive equipment.
- Directs, guides, and leads personnel to appropriate stations and processing centers within the complex; provides answers to questions and related concerns.
- Performs extensive maintenance and repair work on various equipment throughout the complex; identifies areas of concerns, addresses problems, provides repair services, and ensures all functionality.
- Wears safety apparel and follows all safety protocols and policies; performs pre and post -operational safety checks on equipment as needed.
- Works with other staff and collaborates as part of a team and provides lead worker skills over small groups; communicates and engages professionally and courteously with other workers and the general public.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses , Certifications , and Equipment :
A valid State driver's license is required.
Education and Experience :
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate AND two (2) years of experience operating specialized equipment or as a tradesworker; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -
Skill in -
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE :
Health and Wellness initiatives
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE :
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans
SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
What is your highest level of education?
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?
How many years of experience do you have operating specialized equipment or as a tradesworker?
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Please explain your answer to the following question : Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Required Question
Salary : $43,282
