Solid Waste Floor Handler Job at Brevard County in Town of Florida

Overview

Department: Solid Waste Department

Organizational Unit: Disposal

Position Type: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

Salary: $18.88 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Location: Central Area / Central Disposal Facility / Cocoa. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends and holidays. This is an entry-level service position at a landfill site, responsible for disposing of solid waste and maintaining grounds. This is heavy physical work with exposure to hazardous materials, dirt, dust, odors, fumes, moving machinery, noise and vermin. Responsibilities include cleaning grounds around the landfill site and designated rights‑of‑way, mowing and grounds maintenance, directing trucks to dumping areas, assisting in unloading trash, inspecting waste streams for hazardous items, removing undesirable items, washing heavy equipment, and responding to emergencies in accordance with the County Emergency Management Plan and safety procedures.

To Apply (see requirements below)

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level service work at a landfill site, disposing of solid waste and maintaining grounds.
• Direct trucks to appropriate dumping areas and open large, heavy trailer doors.
• Direct the public to unloading sites and assist in unloading trash.
• Inspect the waste stream for flammable or explosive items and remove undesirable items.
• Wash tractors, trailers and other heavy equipment or vehicles.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with the County Emergency Management Plan and safety procedures.

Requirements

Requirements: Six (6) months of experience performing manual labor, lawn maintenance, grounds maintenance, or other similar outdoor labor.

Special Requirements

Special Requirements: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver6;s license and maintain during employment. Must be able to read contractor-generated hauling tickets identifying contents and cubic yards and write simple records and/or reports. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster, employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Physical Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST (With or without reasonable accommodations)

Physical Activities / Traits:

1. The employee must be able to:

• LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
• CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
• PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
• PULL: 50 lbs. or more

In an eight-hour day, the employee may have to:

• STAND: 5 - 8 hours
• WALK: 5 - 8 hours
• SIT: 1 - 3 hours
• DRIVE: 1 - 3 hours

The employee must repetitively perform:

• Fine manipulation, operating foot controls, pulling, pushing, simple grasping

The employee must be able to:

• Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop

The employee must have:

• Use of both eyes; Color perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech

Other necessary physical activities/traits: N/A

Working Conditions

Working conditions apply to the employee: Work outside; At heights above/below ground level; Cold, damp, hot or humid conditions; Dusty conditions; Moving objects or vehicles; Noisy environments; Work on ladders or scaffolding; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Exposure to chemicals, solvents, explosives, fumes, odors, hazardous materials; Wear PPE; Work inside or outside; Work alone or with others.

Other working conditions: N/A