Leon County Government ยท 1 month ago
Solid Waste Technician
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLeon County Government is dedicated to providing safe and efficient solid waste disposal and recycling services. The Solid Waste Technician will assist in ensuring compliance with environmental guidelines and operate various heavy equipment while managing waste and landfill operations.
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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
High school diploma or GED
Two years of job related experience
Class A license
Training and successful completion of an FDEP Waste Screening/Spotter course to be completed upon hire
Knowledge of basic solid waste management operational permit conditions
Knowledge of acceptable and prohibited waste
Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with SWMF operations
Knowledge of components and parts of equipment that require inspection and daily service
Skill in operating a variety of heavy equipment and transport trucks
Skill in operating a variety of heavy mobile and stationary equipment
Ability to read and write
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to make independent judgments
Ability to read and understand operator's manuals, policies and procedures
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes while performing multiple functions at once
Ability to pay close attention to details
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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