Job description

Seeking Landfill Service Worker

Monday thru Saturday Rotating Schedule 645AM-515PM

$17.92/HR

Cantonment, FL

***must have valid license

***must pass background check and drug test

***job requires steel toe boots

This class segregates municipal solid waste, special waste or household hazardous
waste and recyclables; logs activities, operates light to heavy equipment and assists
customers with proper disposal.
Mandatory Testing Position: Requires Drug Testing

Examples of Duties:
Examines, recognizes, and screens municipal, special, and household hazardous waste entering the facility in accordance with applicable rules, guidelines, and procedures.
Operates waste handling and transfer equipment.
Directs customers as to the proper disposal of scrap metal, appliances, tires, florescent tubes, used oil, batteries, mercury containing devices, electronics waste, and other types of solid waste approved for disposal at designated facilities.
Explains routine waste disposal polices and procedures to customers.
Prepares and maintains logs and records of work activity, equipment utilization,
performance standards, and/or other related items.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require):
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and up to six months of experience working at a waste handling/recycling facility, some experience with equipment operation, and some customer service experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements:
Valid Commercial Driver's License for the type of equipment operated.

Knowledge:
Landfill waste handling and transfer equipment;·
Customer service principles;·
Sources, characteristics, and methods of identifying of prohibited waste;·
Occupational hazards and safe work methods.

Skills:
Providing customer service;· Operating and maintaining landfill maintenance and waste handling equipment;·
Recognizing and identifying prohibited waste items;·
Preparing and maintaining a variety of records and logs;·
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: balancing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cantonment, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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