Senior Maintenance Worker - Solid Waste

Salary : $1,377.60 Biweekly
Location : Tomoka Landfill, Port Orange, Florida, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00163 B
Department: Public Works
Division: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker for the Solid Waste Division. This position may be assigned to Tomoka Farms Road Landfill located in Port Orange, Florida or the West Volusia Transfer Station located in DeLand, Florida; and will be responsible for semi-skilled manual labor in the performance of light and heavy manual laboring tasks in a wide variety of construction and maintenance work. The candidate must be able to learn about solid waste, recycling screening and household hazardous waste and have customer service experience.


***The hiring rate for this position is $17.22 hourly plus a $ 1.00 per hour incentive with a Class B Florida Commercial Driver's License for regular and overtime worked (not included in the base wage).

*This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice. *

Illustrative Duties
( NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Performs work at the lower levels.
• Operates commercial power mowers, chainsaws, circular saws, reciprocating saws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers, ATVs and other equipment used in yard maintenance.
• May operate and maintain Freon removal machine.
• Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to: trucks, tractors, skid steers, forklifts, dump trucks, roll-off truck, front-end loader, etc.
• May work to provide customer service at customer convenience center at the landfill and/or transfer station.
• May be responsible for sorting and packaging materials such as household waste, electronics, batteries, and other items received at household hazardous waste site.
• May serve as a lead worker on a small work crew.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker or two (2) years of experience in construction and/or general maintenance work.


A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.


Must posses and maintain a valid Driver's license at time of hire.


Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire.

The preferred candidate , having met the minimum requirements, will have a valid Florida CDL Class B or higher, and must have at least two (2) years of customer service experience.


Experience working with Solid Waste, Recycling, or Household Hazardous Waste is a plus!

NOTE: A pre-employment skills test may be required


***The hiring rate for this position is $17.22 hourly plus a $ 1.00 per hour incentive with a Class B Florida Commercial Driver's License for regular and overtime worked (not included in the base wage)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment.
• Ability to fill out daily work sheets and other required forms.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.

• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands : Ability to see, talk, and hear. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) to operate motorized vehicles and other equipment. Peripheral vision. Ability to pull, push, lift, carry 50lbs, grasp, handle, climb, balance, reach overhead, bend and stoop. Ability to traverse uneven, wet or broken terrain.
Environmental Demands: Outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather, but not limited to heat, humidity, wind and cold. May require exposure to chemicals, dust, insects, noise, fumes and other odors.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend safety instructions, procedures, floor plans, memos, and directions. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information. Ability to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

02


STARTING HIRING RATE: The hiring rate for this position is $17.22 per hour. Therefore, any application indicating a preferred/minimum salary as negotiable or above the posted range will not be considered/selected to participate in the selection process.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

03


Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05


If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

06


Do you have a valid Florida Commercial Driver license (CDL), if yes what class?

• A
• B
• C
• Do not have a valid Florida CDL

07


If you do not possess a CDL, are you able to obtain one within six (6) months of employment?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

08


Do you have at least one (1) year experience as a Maintenance Worker?

• Yes
• No

09


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,

(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).


If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
10


Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in construction and/or general maintenance work?

• Yes
• No

11


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,

(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).


If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
12


Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements?

• Yes
• No

13


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,

(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).


If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
14


Do you possess at least two (2) years of customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

15


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,

(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).


If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
16


Do you have experience working with any of the following? Check all that apply

• Solid Waste
• Recycling Screening
• Household Hazardous Waste
• No Experience

17


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,

(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).


If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
18


Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?

• Yes
• No

19


If you answered "Yes" please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered no please indicate N/A.
20


Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed.com
• Orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other

21


If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.
Required Question