What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator III - Solid Waste position at Volusia County, FL?
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator III for the Solid Waste Division. This position is located at the Tomoka Landfill in Port Orange, Florida and will be responsible for operating heavy equipment for daily operations. This position requires a high degree of proficiency and dexterity in operating landfill heavy equipment. The candidate must be able to operate a bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, landfill compactor, semi-truck, and waste separation equipment.
NOTE: This position’s schedule will be four (4) 10 hours days, which may include Saturdays and holidays. This position will be exposed to outdoor elements, fumes, dust, uneven ground, low/high temperatures, wet and/or high humidity.
***The hiring rate for this position is $18.77 hourly plus a $ 1.50 per hour incentive for regular and overtime worked (not included in the base wage).
NOTE: This position’s schedule will be four (4) 10 hours days, which may include Saturdays and holidays. This position will be exposed to outdoor elements, fumes, dust, uneven ground, low/high temperatures, wet and/or high humidity.
- Overtime may be required, and schedules may change based on operational needs.
***The hiring rate for this position is $18.77 hourly plus a $ 1.50 per hour incentive for regular and overtime worked (not included in the base wage).
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Operates crane or equivalent.
- Places and removes pipe.
- Operates tractor equipped with front end loader and backhoe with bucket of a yard or more.
- Operates truck mounted pavement striping machine.
- Operates a power grader on construction and maintenance work.
- Operates a heavy-duty gasoline or diesel road roller compacting material.
- Operates a heavy bulldozer and maintains a sanitary landfill.
- Directs truck drivers to dumping locations.
- Operates a bulldozer in fill area.
- Operates a lowboy.
- Transports equipment to and from construction site.
- Occasionally may operate a simple flatbed or dump truck, or a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment.
- Participates generally in the laboring work of the crew as workload demands.
- Operates front end loader.
- Loads fill, rock, slag, and other construction materials.
- Operates landfill compactor.
- Operates a semi-trailer with walking floor on regional roadways and in a landfill working environment.
- Operates a large front-end loader in an enclosed building with truck traffic using tipping floor attachments.
- Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use.
- Performs routine service and maintenance.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of the eight (8) grade and three (3) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
Possession of a valid Florida CDL of a class determined by the division/department of assignment within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver license.
The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements; will possess a Florida CDL Class A, and have at least one (1) year of experience in the operation of landfill equipment to include a bulldozer, excavator, front end loader, landfill compactor, semi-truck and waste separation equipment, and be familiar with Solid Waste operational practices or principles.
NOTE: A pre-employment skills test will be required.
***The hiring rate for this position is $18.77 hourly plus a $ 1.50 per hour incentive for regular and overtime worked (not included in the base wage)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thorough, demonstrated knowledge of the operation and safety precautions of the particular equipment to which assignment is made.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Skilled in the operation of complex construction equipment.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities and meet the minimum qualifications. Ability to lift, push (arm and leg), pull 50 pounds, reach, climb, visual acuity (depth perception and peripheral vision) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle; sit turn (neck and body), and handle.
Environmental Demands: Outside work. Exposure to inclement weather (heat, humidity, cold, rain), fumes, odors, noise, vibration, dust, poor ventilation.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend operational and safety instructions, procedures, rules, policies, warnings, memos. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information, data, and details. Ability to perform basic math.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
RETIREMENT
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
- Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
PAID TIME OFF
- Personal Leave
- Holidays
- Bereavement
- Military
HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving (and day after)
- Christmas
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
- Computer Purchase Program
- Direct Deposit Payroll
Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
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