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NEOGOV · 17 hours ago

Compost Tech

NEOGOV is a company that provides innovative solutions for government agencies, and they are seeking a Compost Tech to participate in the daily operation of the bio-solids compost program. The role involves operating heavy equipment, performing manual work, and ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of equipment used in the composting process.

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Responsibilities

Participates in the daily operation of the bio-solids compost program
Operates a variety of heavy equipment necessary to load, unload, move, and transport incoming yard waste to safely and efficiently process yard waste through various shredding, composting, separating, mixing, turning, and curing stages
Also performs manual work necessary to support the bio-solids compost program, and assist with general work as assigned
Operating heavy equipment may include: wheel loader, backhoe, crane, clamshell/boom-truck, grappler-arm, windrow turner, shredder, tub grinder, trommel screening machine, and other comparable earth-moving and composting equipment
Vehicle operation may include pickup truck, dump truck, roll off truck, and tractor-trailer truck
Maintains equipment and tools through proper care and maintenance
May be called upon to transport collected yard waste to the compost disposal facility and properly dispose of the load
Manually collects shredded plastic bag debris, as it is blown across the grounds
Assures the assigned heavy equipment or collection vehicle is properly equipped, cleaned, and serviced; completes daily activity and equipment repair request reports as necessary
Services and makes minor repairs to assigned equipment
Checks the vehicle or equipment's fuel, oil, and or coolant levels daily and fills as required
Operates assigned radio communication equipment as provided
Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection of assigned vehicle or heavy equipment
May act as lead worker or crew leader over lower-level personnel as assigned
Attends meetings, seminars, schools, etc. as required
All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationClass B CDLSafety precautions knowledgeVehicle maintenanceManual laborCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Educational documentation will be requested upon offer of employment)
Ability to read and write at an eighth grade level; comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions; ability to make basic arithmetic computations, and understand numerical data and information, e.g., instructional guides, safety instructions, gauges, thermometer readings, speedometer readings, traffic signs, warning signs etc
Two years of experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment and vehicles
Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
Possession of a Class 'B' Commercial Driver's license upon offer of employment
Employees may be required to work overtime hours, and during emergency events technicians are required to work hours and schedules as assigned
Employment offers to all new hires are contingent upon the job candidates successfully passing background, motor vehicle and reference checks, drug screening, and post job offer physicals (that may include pulmonary testing). All applicants are subject to physical assessments as required by job

Benefits

10 Paid Holidays
Annual and Sick Leave
Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan and Investment Plan options
Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-supplied Uniforms (for qualifying positions)

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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