Equipment Operator III - Solid Waste Services Department

**Closed Date: March 06, 2025**

This class drives and operates larger, more varied, and more complex road construction and maintenance-of-way equipment, as assigned daily.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Operates a wide variety of medium to heavy equipment, which may include: bulldozers, excavators, compactors, tractor-trailers, water trucks, backhoes, jackhammers, asphalt saws, front-end loaders, dump trucks, tub grinders, roll-off trucks, and/or other related equipment

Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on applicable vehicles and equipment; prepares and maintains related records

Assists in repairing heavy equipment and vehicles

Prepares, updates, and maintains a variety of logs, records, and/or equipment maintenance schedules

Performs traffic control for vehicles and equipment

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Positions assigned to the Landfill may be responsible for:

Examining, recognizing, and screening municipal, special, and household hazardous waste entering the landfill facility

Working/handling solid waste in accordance with best management practices relative to Solid Waste Management

Assisting customers with questions and concerns

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and at least one year of equipment operation or road construction experience; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License and special endorsements, if required, for the type of equipment operated

Exception: A licensed driver who lives in another state and travels regularly to work in Florida may maintain Operator's/Commercial Driver's license in state of residency.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's):

Applicable medium and heavy equipment

Equipment maintenance and repair principles and practices

Occupational hazards and safe work methods

Operating a variety of medium to heavy equipment

Performing preventive maintenance to applicable equipment

Preparing and maintaining a variety of records and logs

Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans

• Prescription coverage

• Employee health clinic

• Employee fitness centers

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Group Life Insurance