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•Solid Waste Brevard County United States, Florida, Melbourne Oct 16, 2026

Department:

Solid Waste Department Organizational Unit:

Disposal Position Type:

Permanent Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

CLOSE DATE

10/23/2026 $21.47 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Central Disposal Facility/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the general maintenance and repair of the mechanical and power-driven equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plants, solid waste plants, transfer stations and/or lift stations.

REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of experience in the mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial, mechanical equipment. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted one for the other 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. 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

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 In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

STAND:

5

•8 hours

WALK:

5

•8 hours

SIT:

5

•8 hours

DRIVE:

5

•8 hours The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop The employee must have: Use of both eyes; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech Other necessary physical activities/traits

N/A WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee: 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 electricity; 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 radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others Other working conditions: N/A Notify me of jobs like this