Equipment Operator – Solid Waste Position Available In Bay, Florida

Tallo's Job Summary: Equipment Operator - Solid Waste position in Panama City, FL, offers a salary range of $18.85 to $32.98 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities include operating medium to heavy Solid Waste equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience, with a preference for a Florida Class B commercial driver license. The employer, Bay County, is seeking a candidate with good communication skills and the ability to operate equipment effectively in various conditions.

Company:
Unclassified
Salary:
$48516
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Between $18.85 and
$32.98
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $18.88•$27.77 Per hour Equipment Operator•Solid Waste
(Confidential)

Occupation:

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Location:
PANAMA CITY, FL

•32401
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12476132

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

3/14/2025

Updated:

3/14/2025

Expires:

5/13/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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Equipment Operator•Solid Waste

Job Number:

1895

Job Type:

Full-Time

Closing Date:

 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Central
•Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience.

NATURE OF JOB

This is semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of moderately complex Solid Waste equipment. Employees in this class operate medium and heavy equipment of more than ordinary difficulty requiring some skill and manipulative ability. Work of this class requires complex care in the operation of equipment to perform assigned tasks, protect the equipment, as well as protect property from damage. Employees may be required to perform related manual labor. On specific assignment, employees are closely supervised; however, on routine assignments supervision is general in nature.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Operates commercial vehicles (Non-combination Class B vehicles up to 64,500) such as dump trucks, hook lift trucks, knuckle boom trucks and roll-offs.
Operates farm style tractor with attachments to include mowers, brooms, fertilizer spreaders, planters, front-end loaders and backhoes.
Operates skid steer style loader with attachments to include augers, forks, buckets and mowers.
Operates truck carrying fuel, lubricants and lubricating equipment, performs routine field lubrication of light, medium, and heavy rolling stock and equipment.
Hauls equipment with a light trailer.
Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use.
Performs routine service and maintenance.
Operates a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment; and participates generally in the laboring work of the crew as workload demands.
Regular reliable full-time attendance as scheduled.
The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year experience in the operation and routine maintenance of moderately heavy construction and automotive equipment.
Florida Class B commercial driver license is preferred.
Must be able to comprehend, speak and read the English language.
Must have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of medium and heavy automotive and similar equipment.
Knowledge of the component parts, operating principles and maintenance needs of medium and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of medium and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing the operation of equipment on construction activities.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
Ability to obtain necessary information and to complete accurate accident and other reports.
Ability to operate equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
Skill in the operation of moderately complex construction and transportation equipment.
Ability to service various types of relatively heavy equipment and to make minor running repairs.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to use special types of equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust). This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.). This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations. Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. This position requires frequent lifting of 25-50lbs and occasional lifting of 100lbs and carrying up to 100lbs.

EEO:

Bay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or parental status. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.

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