Compost Technician

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Responsibilities/Pay Grade

JOB SUMMARY: Participates in the daily operation of the bio-solids compost program. Operates a variety of heavy equipment necessary to load, unload, move, and transport incoming yard waste to safely and efficiently process yard waste through various shredding, composting, separating, mixing, turning, and curing stages. Also performs manual work necessary to support the bio-solids compost program, and assist with general work as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Composting Operation Operating heavy equipment may include: wheel loader, backhoe, crane, clamshell/boom-truck, grappler-arm, windrow turner, shredder, tub grinder, trommel screening machine, and other comparable earth-moving and composting equipment. Vehicle operation may include pickup truck, dump truck, roll off truck, and tractor-trailer truck. Maintains equipment and tools through proper care and maintenance. May be called upon to transport collected yard waste to the compost disposal facility and properly dispose of the load. Manually collects shredded plastic bag debris, as it is blown across the grounds. Assures the assigned heavy equipment or collection vehicle is properly equipped, cleaned, and serviced; completes daily activity and equipment repair request reports as necessary. Services and makes minor repairs to assigned equipment. Checks the vehicle or equipment's fuel, oil, and or coolant levels daily and fills as required. Operates assigned radio communication equipment as provided. Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection of assigned vehicle or heavy equipment. May act as lead worker or crew leader over lower-level personnel as assigned. Attends meetings, seminars, schools, etc. as required. All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Educational documentation will be requested upon offer of employment). Ability to read and write at an eighth grade level; comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions; ability to make basic arithmetic computations, and understand numerical data and information, e.g., instructional guides, safety instructions, gauges, thermometer readings, speedometer readings, traffic signs, warning signs etc. Two years of experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment and vehicles. Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Employees may be required to work overtime hours, and during emergency events technicians are required to work hours and schedules as assigned. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a Class "B" Commercial Driver's license upon offer of employment. Employment offers to all new hires are contingent upon the job candidates successfully passing background, motor vehicle and reference checks, drug screening, and post job offer physicals (that may include pulmonary testing). All applicants are subject to physical assessments as required by job.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, jump, step, crawl or crouch; talk and hear; and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally required to lift over 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities include close, distant, an peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is required to perform work in the early morning hours and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions to include high heat and humidity, fumes, noxious odors, dusts, airborne particulates, work near moving mechanical parts, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The incumbent's working conditions are typically loud when operating equipment.

As a disaster team member, the employee is required to be available to work before, during, and after any disaster as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Supplemental Information

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: Earth-moving heavy duty equipment may include: backhoe, wheel loader, crane, clamshell/boom-truck, grappler-arm, windrow turner, shredder, tub grinder, trommel screening machine, and other comparable composting and earth-moving equipment. Vehicles may include: pick-up truck, dump-truck, roll off truck, and tractor-trailer truck. Hi-Lo or Fork-lift truck. Small hand tools, gauges, thermometers, rakes, shovels, etc. Two-Way Radio Computer or tablet

Knowledge of: Florida motor vehicle and traffic laws. Safety, care, and maintenance of operating heavy duty earth-moving equipment, articulating boom-type equipment, windrow turning equipment, grinder and belt-moving equipment. Occupational safety hazards and safety precautions to include: use of personal protection equipment, hearing protection devices, safety glasses, dust breathing masks, seat belt usage, hard hat usage, safety vest etc. Safety, care and operation of assigned equipment. Safe driving practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans' Preference

ECUA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability/handicap, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected criteria. ECUA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

ECUA proudly supports veterans, military spouses, and their families. We recognize your unique skills and sacrifices and are committed to helping you build a rewarding career in public service. A Veterans' Preference shall be awarded to preference-eligible applicants in accordance with Florida law.

Benefits

ECUA offers competitive benefit choices for full-time employees and their dependents. Benefits include, but are not limited to: 10 Paid Holidays Annual and Sick Leave Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan and Investment Plan options Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plans Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Company-supplied Uniforms (for qualifying positions)