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Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste

Salary

$20.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07543OB

Department

Solid Waste

Opening Date

05/13/2025

Closing Date

5/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This is skilled work responsible for the safe and proficient operation of motorized heavy equipment within the Solid Waste department. This position works out of the Resource Recovery Facility on Buckingham Road.

Incumbents perform waste processing methods including solid waste handling, recovery, and recycling, and proper disposal methods. May work at other Solid Waste facilities and perform other duties as assigned. This is an essential position during declared County emergency events or natural disasters.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Heavy Equipment Operation: Operates machinery such as front-loaders, backhoes, excavators, and skid steers.

+ Vehicle Operation: Drives Class E vehicles including pick-up trucks and other light-duty vehicles.

+ Safety Inspections: Performs and documents routine vehicle and equipment safety checks in accordance with County and industry standards.

+ Functionality Testing: Conducts tests on vehicles and equipment to identify any malfunctions.

+ Preventative Maintenance: Performs light maintenance such as greasing parts, cleaning radiators and filters, refilling fluids, replacing filters, hydraulic lines, and grease fittings.

+ Traffic Control: Implements traffic control procedures and manages tipping floor traffic.

+ Communication: Uses universal traffic hand signals and two-way radios to communicate effectively.

+ Waste Screening: Inspects incoming waste for prohibited or unauthorized materials.

+ Waste Classification: Identifies different waste types to apply appropriate disposal charges.

+ Material Handling: Engages in solid waste handling activities such as sorting, segregating, relocating, building windrows, loading, compacting, and recycling materials into appropriate containers.

+ Customer Interaction: Assists customers and educates the public on correct disposal practices and facility locations.

+ Team Coordination: Works with contractors and personnel from other County departments.

+ Vehicle & Equipment Sanitation: Washes vehicles and equipment, cleans interiors, and performs general housekeeping tasks.

+ Documentation: Completes daily work logs and maintains required paperwork.

+ Grounds Maintenance: Maintains cleanliness of facility grounds through sweeping, shoveling, and dust/litter control.

+ Facility Inspections: Conducts inspections to ensure operations comply with all permitted and environmental regulations.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Education and Experience:

+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one year heavy construction equipment operation or closely related experience.

+ Three years of experience in operating heavy construction equipment is preferred.

Driver's License:

+ Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is required.

Certification:

+ 16-hour Florida Solid Waste Operator certification or Ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Supplemental Information

+ Environmental Compliance: Knowledge of Environmental Solid Waste Processing Regulations.

+ Heavy Equipment Operation: Demonstrated ability to operate various types of heavy equipment safely and effectively.

+ Equipment Diagnostics: Ability to read and interpret gauges and identify malfunctions in equipment and commercial vehicles.

+ Preventative Maintenance: Skilled in performing routine preventative maintenance to ensure proper equipment functioning.

+ Tool Proficiency: Knowledge and proper use of tools commonly used in preventative maintenance tasks.

+ Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

+ Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in and around solid waste environments; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; and stand, crawl, sit, or kneel as needed throughout the workday. Must also be able to work in varying weather conditions.

Work Schedule: Regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. Specific hours and days may vary depending on the assigned shift.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you currently hold a 16-hour Florida Solid Waste Operator certification, or are you able to obtain it within 6 months of employment?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Work hours and days are Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed. Specific hours and days are dependent on the assigned shift. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Must be able to work flexible hours in emergency situations. Are you able to work this schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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