Job Description

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

(Solid Waste)

Pay Range: $24.66hr -$35.77hr ($51,292.80 - $74,401.60/annually)

**Internal candidates should apply via Polk One - Me Section**

Location: 10 Environmental Loop, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Musthavethephysical,developmentalandmentalabilitytoperformjobtasks,workefforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJORFUNCTION

Servesasthesenior-levelheavyequipmentoperatorresponsibleforthesafeandefficientoperationof heavyequipmentatPolkCounty'slandfill,and/ortransferstationfacilities.Thispositionplaysacritical role in daily site operation, including waste placement, waste compaction, excavation, environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to performance standards, solid waste industry best practices and the promotion of a strong safety culture.

ILLUSTRATIVEDUTIES

Operational Duties

• Operates heavy equipment in the landfill environment, compaction of solid waste, transportationofcovermaterialsandcoverswaste(ie.DailyCover/IntermediateCover/Final Cover) in compliance with operational plan and regulatory permits.

• Excavate,transport,andplacecovermaterialsonlandfillslopes(3:1and4:1grade)to promote

  stormwaterrunoffincompliancewithenvironmental regulations.

• Maintainsandimprovesaccessroads,tippingfloor,andcustomerconvenienceareastoensure safe, timely, and efficient operation of the facility.

• Constructsandmaintainsbermsanddrainagesystemstocontainleachateandeffectively manage stormwater.

• Assistswithsiteappearancethroughactivelittercontrol,prevention,andcleanup initiatives.

• Supportsthecontinuousimplementationofthesite'soperationsplan,alignedwithlocal and

  state regulations.

EquipmentOperation

Safeandexpert-leveloperationofthefollowingtypesof equipment:

PrimaryLandfillEquipment

• Landfill Compactor

• Dozer

• FrontEnd Loader

• Hydro-Seeder

• Tracked Excavator

SupportEquipment

• Motor Grader

• WaterTanker Truck

• Skid steer

• FuelTruck/5-tonMilitary Truck

• Forklift

MaterialHandlingEquipment

• ArticulatedDump Truck

• Rolloff Truck

• Vacuum Truck

MaintenanceandSafety

• Performsdailypre-andpost-operationinspectionsofequipmenttoensuresafetyandoptimal function.

• Cleansequipment(cab,wheels,tracks,drivetrain)tosupportequipmentuptimeand safety.

• Conductsand/orassistsinbasicmaintenanceandservicingofassignedvehiclesand equipment.

• UtilizesallrequiredPPEandadherestosafetyprotocolsinvaryingweather,lighting,and environmental conditions.

• Promotesasafety-firstatmospherebyensuringadherencetoPPErequirementsforemployees, contractors and customers.

KNOWLEDGE,ABILITIESANDSKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Advancedknowledgeoflandfilloperations,andtransferstation operations.

• Operationalpermitsandcompliance standards.

• AdvancedknowledgeofHeavyequipmentoperationandbasicmaintenance requirements.

• Engineeringandconstructionplans,particularlyinlandfillcelldevelopmentandslope grading.

• Federal,State,andCounty regulationsapplicableto solid wastedisposal operations

Proficiencyin:

• Safeandefficientoperationofvariousheavyequipmentunderchallengingandvariable conditions.

• Readingandinterpretingsiteplansandengineering drawings.

• Managingstormwaterandleachatesystemseffectivelyandwithin regulation.

• Generaltroubleshootingtominimizeequipmentdowntimeandensureoptimal performance.

• Operatinginhigh-volume/high-trafficwasteprocessing environment.

Demonstratedabilityto:

• Performphysicallydemandingtasksinallweatherconditionswithahighdegreeofmental focus and dexterity.

• Leadoperationalteamsinachievingfacilitygoalsandensureregulatory compliance.

• Promoteandmaintainasafeworkingenvironmentbyfollowingandadvocatingfor safety

  standards.

• ObtainandretaintheStateofFloridaLandfillOperator(TREEO) Certification.

• Displayprofessionalism,integrity,andcustomer-focusedserviceinall interactions.

• Managetimeeffectivelytocompleteassignedtasksandresponsibilitieswith minimal

  supervision.

• Maximizelandfillairspacethroughstrategiccompactionandwasteplacement techniques.

• Continuouslyimprovingsiteoperationsandcontributetoacultureofefficiencyand excellence.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

Graduateofanaccreditedhighschoolorpossessanacceptableequivalency diploma.

Musthaveaminimumoften(10+)years’progressivejobresponsibilitiesworkingatalandfilland/or transfer station processing a minimum of 2000 tons of municipal solid waste per day, effectively operating heavy equipment in a production role at a worksite.

Musthaveseven(7+)years’directfirst-classexperienceinconstructinglandfillcellsandslopesutilizing a landfill compactor and/or landfill dozer in the active tipping and disposal areas of a landfill, and/or transfer station in a lead role (or equivalent experience).

ValidDriver’slicenserequired;mustobtainaFloridalicenseuponemployment.Mustmaintainaclean driving record to operate an assigned county vehicle.

• Musthaveandmaintainahometelephoneorimmediateaccesstocommunicationtoandfrom the workplace at the time of employment.

• Must obtain and maintain University of Florida TREEO Center Landfill Certification within 12 monthsofemployment.(Passingscoreonrequiredexamis70%,continuingeducationcredits required annually to maintain this certification).

SPECIAL PREFERENCE

Privateindustry experience inlandfills,transferstations,collections, andrecycling center.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normalscopeoftheirposition,locationandworkscheduletofittheneedsoftheCountyandits citizens.