What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling Equipment Operator position at Okaloosa County?
Salary
$19.28 - $21.20 Hourly
Location
County Wide, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
25-055
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
02/27/2025
Closing Date
3/12/2025 11:59 PM Central
Drives and operates heavy-duty trucks and equipment in the hauling and distribution of solid waste materials.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Education, Training, and Experience: High school diploma or GED supplemented by four (4) years' experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks and equipment, including bulldozer, front-end loader, excavator and field tractor, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid Class "B" commercial driver license ("CDL"). Must obtain a 24-hour HAZWOPER Certificate within six (6) months of hire. Must obtain Spotter Certification within one (1) year of hire. May require a valid Class "A" CDL with a tanker endorsement, depending on assignment.
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate heavy-duty trucks and equipment requiring manipulation of multiple controls, where excellent eye/hand/foot coordination is essential for safe and productive operations. Must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Tasks include considerable bending, stooping, climbing, etc., and working in confined spaces. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work.
Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in Standard English, and to convey information to others.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; determine weight; may require the ability to calculate decimals and percentages.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.
01
Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.
How many years of experience do you possess in the operation of heavy-duty trucks and equipment, including bulldozer, front-end loader, excavator and field tractor?
Please describe your experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks and equipment, including bulldozer, front-end loader, excavator and field tractor (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
04
Please list in the space provided how many years of experience you possess operating each of the following pieces of equipment (please put "N/A" if none): -tractor-trailer -dump truck -bulldozer front-end loader -excavator -field tractor -bush hog
05
Do you possess a Spotter certification?
Do you possess a 24-hour HAZWOPER Certificate?
Do you have experience performing operator level maintenance on heavy equipment?
Please describe your experience performing operator level maintenance on heavy equipment (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
09
Do you have work related computer experience?
Please describe your computer experience and list any other software you are familiar with (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
11
Do you have experience working with a cash drawer or in customer service?
Please describe your cash drawer and customer service experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
13
Do you possess a valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver License?
Do you possess a CDL with a tanker endorsement?
$19.28 - $21.20 Hourly
Location
County Wide, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
25-055
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
02/27/2025
Closing Date
3/12/2025 11:59 PM Central
- Description
- Questions
Drives and operates heavy-duty trucks and equipment in the hauling and distribution of solid waste materials.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
- Operates light to heavy duty trucks and equipment, including dump trucks, flat-beds, roll-off trucks, scraper pans, vibratory screen machines, fork lifts, tractors, bush hogs, industrial grinders, loaders, backhoes, pans, compactors, graders, dozers, tankers and four-wheel drive pick-up trucks.
- Collects, segregates, transports and off-loads household hazardous waste and participates in household hazardous waste collections, depending on assignment.
- Inspects trucks, tools and equipment; performs repairs and preventive and routine maintenance of assigned trucks, tools and equipment; ensures trucks, tools and equipment are properly maintained.
- Operates scale house; including weighing inbound and outbound loads; interacting with private and public customers; entering data using computer software systems; executing cash transactions; inspecting waste materials, etc..
- Assists with traffic control at work sites.
- May haul leachate from landfills to the wastewater sewer plant, depending on assignment.
- Performs physical labor in the maintenance, restoration or construction of; roadways, stormwater systems, disposal sites, and environmental restoration infrastructure.
- Maintains landfills to comply with Florida Department of Environmental Regulation Long Term Care requirements and other related regulatory requirements, including bush-hogging, landscape maintenance, access road clearing, well network access, groundwater pumping conveyance, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Training, and Experience: High school diploma or GED supplemented by four (4) years' experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks and equipment, including bulldozer, front-end loader, excavator and field tractor, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid Class "B" commercial driver license ("CDL"). Must obtain a 24-hour HAZWOPER Certificate within six (6) months of hire. Must obtain Spotter Certification within one (1) year of hire. May require a valid Class "A" CDL with a tanker endorsement, depending on assignment.
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate heavy-duty trucks and equipment requiring manipulation of multiple controls, where excellent eye/hand/foot coordination is essential for safe and productive operations. Must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Tasks include considerable bending, stooping, climbing, etc., and working in confined spaces. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work.
Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in Standard English, and to convey information to others.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; determine weight; may require the ability to calculate decimals and percentages.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.
01
Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.
- No formal education, but I have relevant experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or above
- None of the above
How many years of experience do you possess in the operation of heavy-duty trucks and equipment, including bulldozer, front-end loader, excavator and field tractor?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 2 years
- At least 2 years but less than 4 years
- At least 4 years but less than 6 years
- At least 6 years but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
Please describe your experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks and equipment, including bulldozer, front-end loader, excavator and field tractor (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
04
Please list in the space provided how many years of experience you possess operating each of the following pieces of equipment (please put "N/A" if none): -tractor-trailer -dump truck -bulldozer front-end loader -excavator -field tractor -bush hog
05
Do you possess a Spotter certification?
- Yes, I possess a Spotter certification.
- No, I do not possess a Spotter certification but CAN obtain one within one (1) year of hire.
- No, I do not possess a Spotter certification and CANNOT obtain one within one (1) year of hire.
Do you possess a 24-hour HAZWOPER Certificate?
- Yes, I possess a 24-hour HAZWOPER Certificate.
- No, I do not possess a 24-hour HAZWOPER Certificate but CAN obtain within six (6) months of hire.
- No, I do not possess a 24-hour HAZWOPER Certificate and CANNOT obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Do you have experience performing operator level maintenance on heavy equipment?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience performing operator level maintenance on heavy equipment (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
09
Do you have work related computer experience?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your computer experience and list any other software you are familiar with (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
11
Do you have experience working with a cash drawer or in customer service?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your cash drawer and customer service experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
13
Do you possess a valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver License?
- Yes, I possess a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver License.
- Yes, I possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver License.
- No, I do not possess a valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver License.
Do you possess a CDL with a tanker endorsement?
- Yes
- No
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