Transfer Station Equipment Operator

Salary : $37,398.40 - $61,713.60 Annually
Location : Solid Waste - 7550 Apalachee Pkwy. Tallahassee, FL
Job Type: Career Service Full Time
Job Number: 054-26
Department: Office of Resource Stewardship
Division: TRANSFER STATION OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Pay Grade: 103


General Description of Duties
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Assist the division in providing safe, efficient and cost effective solid waste disposal and recycling service within local, state, and federal environmental guidelines for Leon County Solid Waste. Operates a variety of equipment, heavy, mobile and stationary, and screens waste for prohibited materials. This position is necessary to meet Florida Department of Environmental Protection Solid Waste permits.
This position is required to work 15-hour day with the shift beginning 2:30 AM and ending 5:30 PM.
There are two shifts:
1) 5 hours Saturday, 5 hours Wednesday, 15 hours Thursday and 15 hours Friday
2) 15 hours Monday, 15 hours Tuesday, and 10 hours Wednesday.
These two shifts switch every three months.

NOTE : 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. The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement. Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment and transport trucks such as articulated front-end loader, skid steer, off road dump truck, loader/backhoe, road grader, mechanical sweepers, mechanical vacuum, and track and wheeled excavators.

Maintains an accessible disposal and recycling area for customers. Coordinates activities of customers and truck drivers to ensure proper traffic control, litter abatement and removal of prohibited waste
Ensures compliance with FDEP operating permit conditions
Ensures work area is clean by the end of the day

Screen Waste for Prohibited Materials
Inspect incoming loads for waste tires, household hazardous waste, medical waste and other prohibited materials.
Remove prohibited items for proper disposal.
Notify hauler and scale house of prohibited waste.
OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES
Performs other related duties as required.

DIFFICULTY
This position adheres to guidelines, policies and operating procedures; makes independent judgment in the field, encounters deadlines/shifts in attention when dealing with monitoring activities, encounters problem solving when dealing with employee performance, and exercises difficult or creative thinking when resolving personnel and citizen complaints.

RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervision Received
Position duties range from defined to somewhat defined. Work is periodically checked. Guidance is sought concerning employee discipline and performance problems, equipment replacement, and concerns of citizens. Position is required to adhere to Leon County policies, procedures, and other manuals.

Supervision of Others
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACT
Position has interdepartmental contact with fleet and facilities management.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED
Operates the following tools and equipment: car and/or light truck, articulated front-end loader, skid steer, off road dump truck, loader/backhoe, road grader, mechanical sweepers, mechanical vacuum, and track and wheeled excavators, Bucket truck, roll-off truck, water truck
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed mainly outdoors with exposure to inclement weather conditions, exposure to insects, animals, et cetera. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting and pushing in excess of 50 pounds, climbing, stooping, reaching, et cetera.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of reading and arithmetic. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of equipment assigned. Knowledge of the components, parts, operating principles, and maintenance requirements of equipment assigned. Knowledge of solid waste screening requirements.


Ability to pay close attention to details. Ability to calculate and maintain simple records accurately. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to lift and push up to 50 pounds. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to read an equipment operational manual, instructions sheet or written rules and procedures. Ability to operate equipment requiring manipulation of multiple controls, where eye/hand/foot coordination is essential for safe and productive operations. Ability to issue assignments and directions. Ability to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor. Ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in operating vehicles and hand-held equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent. Requires a CDL Class B operator's license.

Necessary Special Requirements:
CDL Class B operators license

Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check, and drug testing.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt.
Revised: April 10, 2024.
Leon County Government offers an extensive benefit package for FULL TIME employees. EXECUTIVE LEVEL employee benefits are determined through contract negotiations. Below are some of the highlights.

• Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial
• State of Florida Retirement Plan-Employer & Employee Contributions
• Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings for Retirement
• Retirement Savings Match-for-employees earning less than $50,000
• Annual Leave Accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual
• 3 Personal Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loans At Work Program

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What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Vocational or Technical School.
• Associate's degree.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree.
• Doctorate.

02


Please select which driver's license you have, and endorsements, if any.

• Class E
• Class A (Commercial - CDL)
• Class B
• N Endorsement
• No Licence

03


How many years of related work experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5 Years or more

Required Question