Solid Waste Attendant

Salary: $17.00 - $23.80 Hourly
Location : Shady Hills, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13609-1225
Department: Solid Waste
Division: Solid Waste and Resource Recovery
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.80
Pay Grade: N30 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SOLID WASTE ATTENDANT

Advanced manual work relating to the operation of landfill area for the general public. Operates front-end loader, dozer, tub grinder, and other equipment during routine landfill operations. Operates a scale which is controlled by the computer equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Closes and secures area at the end of each workday. Performs litter control at the landfill site. Operates equipment to cover refuse and to maintain landfill berms, drains, channels, retention ponds, and ancillary areas. Issues tickets and/or receipts corresponding with charge. Keeps accurate records of money received each day and makes daily reports of such receipts. Balances and reconciles records. Opens Solid Waste Facility Area for use by the general public in waste disposal. Receives general public and determines appropriate charges for the dumping of waste in accordance with previously adopted charging policies. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn to operate equipment associated with solid waste facilities.
• Working knowledge of the operation of dozers and front-end loaders.
• Knowledge of basic record keeping principles and procedures.
• Ability to perform daily work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Ability to maintain simple clerical records.
• Ability to receive cash funds and make change accurately.
• Ability to communicate and interface with the public.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk. Ability to work outside with exposure to all elements of weather. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Six (6) months of experience as a Solid Waste Attendant, Equipment Operator or in a similar position.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have as a Solid Waste Attendant, Equipment Operator or in a similar position?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Six months but less than one year
• No experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

07

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

08

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

09

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

10

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
11

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• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
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• Other

12

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
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