Solid Waste Plant Operator

Department:  Solid Waste Department               Organizational Unit: Disposal    

Position Type: Permanent                                Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 

Open Until Filled.

$19.64 hourly.  Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  North Area/Titusville Transfer Station.  Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Performs experienced service work within the Solid Waste Processing System operating the master electrical control panel of the push pit rams and compactor, loading the tractor trailers, and monitoring the operation.   

REQUIREMENTS:  Six (6) months of experience in solid waste operations.  Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment.   In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   • CARRY: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   • PUSH: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   • PULL: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   
   


2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   • WALK: 3 – 5 hours 
   
   
   • SIT: 1 – 3 hours 
   
   
   • DRIVE: 1 – 3 hours 
   
   
   
   


3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   


4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   


5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Use of both eyes; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech
   
   
   
   


6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • Work outside; At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   


2. Other working conditions: 
   
   
   
   • N/A