Landfill Equipment Operator II or III

Salary: $20.77 - $24.49 HourlyLocation : Milton, FLJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 01701Department: Solid WasteOpening Date: 02/23/2026Closing Date: Continuous General Description Operates heavy equipment for landfill.This is a "Mandatory Testing" position that requires Drug Testing. Essential Job Functions Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. Operates landfill equipment to include, but not limited to, grader, bulldozer, backhoe, gradeall (telescoping boom excavator), compactor, front end loader, lowboy, dump truck, boom tractor, roll off truck, and/or forklift.Washes, cleans and performs minor maintenance of assigned equipment.Performs manual labor.Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner.Must demonstrate commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.May have a role in the County's disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and/or after an emergency.Must be able to meet minimum attendance standards including working weekends.Performs related duties as required.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:The physical requirements are that of medium work and include exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching stooping, stretching reaching or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristic and abilities, such as above average agility or dexterity. Requires grasping by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Required to operate a motor vehicle to perform essential job functions. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Requires the expression or exchange of ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Requires perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions where conditions cannot be controlled and/or is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions such as irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors, dust, oils, chemicals, etc. more than 50% of the work time. The worker is subject to vibration. The worker is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of operation and minor maintenance of heavy construction equipment; safety regulations related to assigned equipment. Required to operate heavy equipment. Required to maintain daily log and maintenance; understand and follow oral and written instructions. Minimum & Preferred QualificationsLandfill Equipment Operator II (Starting @ $20.77 hourly) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; supplemented by two (2) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience with equipment operation in a landfill environment is preferred. LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:Requires a valid driver license at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position. Requires or must obtain within one (1) year of employment a Landfill Operator Certification.Landfill Equipment Operator III (Starting @ $22.27 hourly)A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; supplemented by three (3) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience with equipment operation in a landfill environment is preferred.LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Requires a valid Class "B" commercial driver license with air brake endorsement at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position. Class "A" commercial driver license and/or hazardous endorsement is preferred. Requires or must obtain within one (1) year of employment a Landfill Operator Certification.Supplemental Information Applicants must have at least the minimum educational documentation and/or certifications (requested within the job description) uploaded with their application to be eligible for consideration. Documentation may be uploaded at the time of application, scanned and emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered.NOTE: The information given on your application will be evaluated against the minimum qualifications of the job description. After all applications are evaluated, your name will be placed on the employment list and sent to appropriate hiring authority for consideration.The online application and complete job descriptions can be viewed at Complete job descriptions may also be obtained at the Human Resources office located at 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H Milton, FL 32570.Candidates may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the position during the interview process.A Drug Free Workplace/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /Veteran's Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 11 paid holidays.ANNUAL LEAVE:0-4 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)5-9 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 130 hours per year. (5 hours per pay period)10-14 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 156 hours per year. (6 hours per pay period)15-19 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 182 hours per year. (7 hours per pay period) 20+ years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 208 hours per year. (8 hours per pay period)SICK LEAVE: Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)HEALTH INSURANCE: Choice between three (3) health plan options.DENTAL INSURANCE: Employee has the opportunity to purchase dental insurance.VISION INSURANCE: Plan may be purchased by employees and their eligible family members.FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Consists of Health, Dental, Cancer, Short Term and Long Term disability. These benefits may be purchased by employees on a pre-tax basis.LIFE INSURANCE: FREE policy for $25,000SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employee may purchase additional life and accidental death insurance through group rates.TAX-FREE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Tax-free spending accounts to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses.RETIREMENT: As a Florida Retirement System (FRS) member, employees pay 3% of gross salary on a pre-taxed basis with the County contributing the remaining amount. Eligibility depends on option chosen; either 1 or 8 years to vest.DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Tax deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee pays full cost.SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security Retirement, Disability, and Insurance Benefits.CREDIT UNION: Banking services including checking, savings, and loans available per credit union policy.JURY DUTY: Paid leave for jury duty.BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Up to three (3) days leave for death in immediate family.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FREE confidential counseling and referral service for employees and their families. Three visits per year for each employee and immediate family members.UNIFORMS: FREE uniforms for those required to wear uniforms.EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Full and partial reimbursement of tuition cost for approved course work.SICK LEAVE POOL: Paid leave, up to 480 hours, awarded for absence due to health emergency.01 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes No 02 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work within the United States? Yes No 03 Please indicate your highest level of education completed. High School Diploma or GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above 04 If you indicated completion of a degree, please provide your major and/or minor (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided. 05 Please indicate your years of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance. None Less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 4 years At least 4 years but less than 6 years At least 6 years but less than 8 years At least 8 years but less than 10 years At least 10 or more years 06 Please describe your experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided. 07 Do you have experience with heavy equipment operation in a landfill environment? Yes No 08 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your heavy equipment experience in a landfill environment (if "No", enter "N/A") in the space provided. 09 Do you possess a Landfill Operator Certification? Yes No, but can be obtained within one year of employment None of the above 10 Please indicate which statement best describes your driver license status. General (Example: Florida Class E) CDL - trucks/buses 26,001 lbs or more (Example: Florida Class B) CDL - trucks/trailer 26,001 lbs or more (Example: Florida Class A) None of the above 11 Please select below any commercial driver license endorsements on your license. Placarded Hazmat (H) Tank Vehicles (N) Passengers (P) School Bus (S) Double/Triple Trailers (T) Placarded Hazmat & Tank Vehicles (X) None of these Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02