Solid Waste Attendant

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.

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