Solid Waste Floor Handler

1 week ago

Cocoa, United States Brevard County Full time


Department:SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT Organizational Unit:Disposal (50000094)

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filed.

$17.88 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa. Work schedule is variable which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs entry level service work at a landfill site, disposing of solid waste and maintaining the grounds. This is heavy physical work and includes exposure to hazardous materials, dirt, dust, odors, fumes, moving machinery, noise, and vermin. Duties include cleaning the grounds around the landfill site and on designated rights-of-way; mowing and utilizing appropriate equipment for grounds maintenance around the landfill site; directing trucks to appropriate dumping areas and opening large, heavy trailer doors; directing the public to the appropriate unloading site and assisting in unloading trash; inspecting the waste stream for flammable and explosive items; removing undesirable items from pits, tipping floors and the landfill site; washing tractors, trailers and other heavy equipment or vehicles; and responding to emergencies; such as, fires and explosions, by following the County Emergency Management Plan and established safety procedures.

REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) months of experience performing manual labor, lawn maintenance, grounds maintenance, or other similar outdoor labor. 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 read contractor-generated hauling tickets identifying contents and cubic yards and write simple records and/or reports. 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

  1. The employee must be able to:
    • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
    • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
    • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
    • PULL:50 lbs. or more
  2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
    • STAND:5 - 8 hours
    • WALK:5 - 8 hours
    • SIT:1 - 3 hours
    • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
  3. The employee must repetitively perform:
    • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
  4. The employee must be able to:
    • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
  5. The employee must have:
    • Use of both eyes; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech
  6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
    • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

  1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
    • 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 or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With explosives; 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 silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Works Closely with Others
  2. Other working conditions:
    • N/A

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