Heavy Eqmt Oper - Solid Waste
Listed on 2026-01-09
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Building Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Operator, Maintenance Worker
Department:
SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT Organizational Unit:
Disposal )
Position Type:
Permanent Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Open Until Filled.
$21.23 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/Cocoa Landfill. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment and may perform related manual labor. Employee may rotate among various pieces of equipment or may be permanently assigned to a specific piece of equipment.
REQUIREMENTS:One (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment;
ORsix (6) months of on-the-job training within the County in the operation of minor heavy equipment and must be able to achieve departmental standards for operating the equipment;
OR successful completion of a six (6) month heavy equipment operator training program from an accredited school. Successful completion of coursework in heavy equipment operation at an accredited post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one (1) year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience).
Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to pass a verbal proficiency test and effectively demonstrate the ability to safely operate one (1) of the following types of minor heavy equipment:
Compactor, Track Hoe, Rubber Tire Excavator, Dozer, and/or Loader. Must complete all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes within nine (9) months of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
This position is part of an established career ladder.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
- LIFT:50 lbs. or more
- CARRY:50 lbs. or more
- PUSH:50 lbs. or more
- PULL:50 lbs. or more
- STAND:1 - 3 hours
- WALK:1 - 3 hours
- SIT:5 - 8 hours
- DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
- Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring);
Operating foot controls;
Pulling;
Pushing;
Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
- Balance;
Bend;
Climb;
Crawl;
Jump;
Kneel;
Reach;
Run;
Stoop
- Use of both eyes;
Color Perception;
Good distant vision;
Good hearing;
Good near vision;
Good speech
- N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work outside;
At heights above/below ground level;
Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.;
In cold;
In dampness or chilly conditions;
In heat;
In high humidity;
In or with dusty conditions;
In or with moving objects or vehicles;
In or with noisy conditions;
On slippery or uneven walking surfaces;
With chemicals or solvents;
With feet, legs or hands in water;
With fumes, smoke, gases or flames;
With grease;
With hazardous materials;
With lawn grasses, plants, etc.;
With odors;
With oils;
With poor lighting;
With poor ventilation;
With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.);
Work alone;
Work inside;
Works Closely with Others
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Required
Preferred
Job Industries
- Other
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