Leon County Government · 2 months ago
Solid Waste Technician
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLeon County Government is looking for a Solid Waste Technician to assist in providing safe and efficient solid waste disposal and recycling services. The role involves operating heavy equipment, monitoring groundwater systems, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Must be familiar with groundwater rules; monitors groundwater systems; collects samples in accordance with regulations; coordinates sampling and reporting
Maintains methane gas well sites. Collects gas samples quarterly. Coordinates gas reporting to meet DEP requirements
Performs annual maintenance of leachate collection system. Keeps leachate clean-outs clear of debris. Ensures continual operation of pump stations. Facilitates 5yr jet pumping of systems
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment 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
Screens waste for prohibited materials. Assists with storage of tires, yard waste, and mulch. Manages the landfill vegetation and slopes to standards
Provides support for staff positions upon absence, including scale house attendant duties
Qualification
Required
Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of job related experience
A Class A license is required
Must be familiar with groundwater rules; monitors groundwater systems; collects samples in accordance with regulations; coordinates sampling and reporting
Maintains methane gas well sites. Collects gas samples quarterly. Coordinates gas reporting to meet DEP requirements
Performs annual maintenance of leachate collection system. Keeps leachate clean-outs clear of debris. Ensures continual operation of pump stations. Facilitates 5yr jet pumping of systems
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment 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
Screens waste for prohibited materials. Assists with storage of tires, yard waste, and mulch. Manages the landfill vegetation and slopes to standards
Provides support for staff positions upon absence, including scale house attendant duties
Knowledge of basic solid waste management operational permit conditions; acceptable and prohibited waste; occupational hazards associated with SWMF operations; components and parts of equipment that require inspection and daily service
Skill in operating a variety of heavy equipment and transport trucks; operating a variety of heavy mobile and stationary equipment
Ability to read and write perform simple mathematical calculation; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; make independent judgements; read and understand operator's manuals, policies and procedures; coordinate hands and eyes while performing multiple functions at once; pay close attention to details
This position requires training and the successful completion of an FDEP Waste Screening/Spotter course to be completed upon hire
Benefits
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
Company
Leon County Government
Leon County Government is an NGO that provides annual budget, flood protection, citizenship, audit, and support services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michelle Taylor
Chief Information Officer
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