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Volusia County
Senior Maintenance Worker - Solid Waste
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$33,935 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Senior Maintenance Worker - Solid Waste Requirements
- High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker or two (2) years of experience in construction and/or general maintenance work.
- Two (2) years of customer service experience.
- Valid Driver's license at time of hire.
- Valid Florida CDL Class B or higher preferred
- Experience working with Solid Waste, Recycling, or Household Hazardous Waste is a plus
- Customer service experience Summary The County of Volusia is seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker for the Solid Waste Division.
- Performs work at the lower levels.
- Operates commercial power mowers, chainsaws, circular saws, reciprocating saws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers, ATVs and other equipment used in yard maintenance.
- May operate and maintain Freon removal machine.
- Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to: trucks, tractors, skid steers, forklifts, dump trucks, roll-off truck, front-end loader, etc.
- May work to provide customer service at customer convenience center at the landfill and/or transfer station.
- May be responsible for sorting and packaging materials such as household waste, electronics, batteries, and other items received at household hazardous waste site.
- May serve as a lead worker on a small work crew.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- A dhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- The hiring rate for this position is $17.22 hourly plus a $ 1.00 per hour incentive with a Class B Florida Commercial Driver's License for regular and overtime worked (not included in the base wage).
- This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.
- Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.