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Solid Waste Operations Technician

Salary

$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Location

Felda, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07754OB

Department

Solid Waste

Opening Date

11/19/2025

Closing Date

11/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County Solid Waste is looking for a reliable and motivated team member to join our compost facility team in Felda, Florida. In this hands-on role, you’ll help with daily operations that support recycling, composting, and environmentally responsible waste management. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and being part of a team that makes a real difference in our community.

This position is located at our 5500 Church Road, Felda, Florida, location.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

+ Help with daily operations at the compost facility and other solid waste sites

+ Receive, handle, and mix materials such as mulch and biosolids

+ Build and maintain compost windrows and manage material stockpiles

+ Load trucks and hoppers as needed

+ Operate a variety of equipment, including:

+ Front-end loader

+ Skid steer

+ Windrow turner

+ Rock crusher

+ Mowing equipment, hand tools, and other machinery

+ Perform daily process checks and complete required logs

+ Clean, inspect, and perform light maintenance on equipment

+ Carry out general housekeeping and grounds-keeping tasks

+ Perform daily inspections, basic repairs, and preventive maintenance

+ Work overtime or weekends when needed

+ Serve as crew leader when the supervisor is away

+ Work closely with the facility manager and engineer to ensure safety and regulatory compliance

+ Track fuel levels, equipment inspections, materials inventory, and regulatory reports

Education, Experience, Licensing

Education:

+ High school diploma or GED (or equivalent)

Experience:

+ One year of experience in equipment operation, facility or equipment maintenance, or a related field

+ Comfortable operating heavy equipment used in construction or industrial work

+ Familiarity with compost operations and related regulations is helpful, but can be learned

+ Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Licensing:

+ Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (With occasional overtime or weekend work as needed)

The standard work schedule for this position is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. However, based on the specific job tasks assigned, there may be times when an earlier start time, later end time, or weekend work will be required. Additionally, emergency situations may require working additional hours.

About Solid Waste and Lee County:

Solid Waste Division:

Lee County Solid Waste works to protect the environment and support a healthier community through responsible and efficient waste management. Our programs include curbside collection, recycling, hazardous waste drop-off, construction debris recycling, and composting operations. When you join our team, you help turn waste into valuable resources and support sustainability efforts across Lee County.

About Lee County:

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 700,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government (https://www.leegov.com/) .

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

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of experience do you have operating heavy or industrial equipment? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3+ years

03

Which types of heavy equipment have you operated? (Check all that apply) Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ Front-end loader

+ Skid steer

+ Windrow turner

+ Rock crusher

+ Dump truck

+ Mower/tractor

+ None of the above

04

Do you have experience working in composting, solid waste, recycling, or similar facility operations? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you know this job is at 5500 Church Road in Felda, Florida, and are you willing to work there?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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