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Transfer station operator

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $25.00/hr.
United States, Florida, Winter Haven
Jan 08, 2025
Job Title: Transfer station operator

Location: Winter Heaven, FL 33880

Pay Rate: $25.00/hr. without benefits

Duration: 06+ months

Job Description:

  • Responsible for safe and effective equipment operations in processing solid waste for the Waste & Recycling Division.
  • Employees in this classification operate a wide variety of heavy equipment that may be complex in nature, requiring considerable dexterity and acute motor skills.
  • Work includes processing both hazardous and non-hazardous refuse and solid waste.
  • Actively participates in maintaining the Waste & Recycling Division's exceptional performance level by meeting and/or exceeding job requirements and customer expectations coupled with a positive attitude, unparalleled ethical behavior, and unquestionable work ethic.


ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

  • Operates all pieces of heavy equipment with equal effectiveness in a high-paced Transfer Station environment.
  • Utilizes each unit with its specific function while processing a high volume of tonnage per day and servicing multiple customers on demand.
  • The operator's physical requirements for the operation of each piece of equipment are essentially identical.
  • The Transfer Station Operator's primary responsibility is the proper operation and usage of the following equipment:


Front End Loader

Transfer Trailer

Roll-off Truck

Leachate Tanker Vacuum Truck

  • Utilizing the above equipment and best management practices, performs day-to-day field operations in a manner consistent with state and local requirements.
  • Assist in the implementation and improvement of the site's operations plan to ensure compliance with all applicable permit requirements.
  • Works in conjunction with the Transfer Station Foreman including the performance of; but not limited to:
  • Responsible for minimizing truck turnaround time, and use of labor and equipment to manage daily tonnage.
  • Continuously improves the appearance of the site by assisting with litter prevention, control, and collection.
  • Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and completes documentation forms.


ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Performs light service and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
  • Variable shift work during hours of operation; Monday-Friday 6a-6p and Saturday 6:00 am-1:30 pm (occasional Sunday work and overtime as required.)
  • Performs related duties as required.


KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of (OSHA), occupational hazards and safety precautions in the operation of assigned equipment.
  • Ability and agility to make routine maintenance checks and minor repairs to equipment.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to read.
  • Ability to complete work activity forms.
  • Ability to use independent judgment.
  • Ability to learn the physical and chemical characteristics of solid waste and how it should be handled.
  • Ability to learn to recognize hazardous, restricted, and prohibited wastes.
  • Ability to learn safety rules pertaining to the operations of heavy equipment, vehicles, and work zone traffic control for various activities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
  • Ability to learn and apply principles and processes for providing customer service.
  • Ability to work in all weather, environmental conditions (i.e.: sun, rain, cold, swamp, ditches, dust, and dirt) and all terrains for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to use proper personal protective equipment (dust masks, ear-plugs, safety harness, respirators, etc.) to safely work with and be exposed to chemicals, hazardous materials, noises and heights.
  • Ability to lift, carry and handle up to 50 pounds; stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis.
  • Ability to walk, kneel, bend, twist, lift, climb ladders, and work on un-even surfaces, in landfill disposal areas, on 3:1 slopes and in ditches/swales.
  • Must be able to hear sounds at a normal level.
  • Ability to see and recognize colors (associated with hazard placards or other warning signs), talk, ambulate independently, drive, and make written notations.
  • Ability to use multi-hand and/or foot controls that require eye and hand coordination.
  • Ability to perform mathematical tasks.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of Transfer Station/landfill operations.
  • Must possess a valid Florida driver's license (CDL Class A) or be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license (CDL Class A) at the time of employment.
  • A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. *


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must obtain and maintain TREEO Center Landfill Operator Certification within 12 months of employment.


SPECIAL PREFERENCES:

  • Private Industry Experience - landfills, transfer stations, collections, and recycling centers.

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