Solid Waste Crew Leader

SALARY:

$22.29 - $39.01

NATURE OF WORK

Grade:

BOCC-B80-5 c

Job Class:

8 - Laborers and Helpers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America), Tier 2 - • Normal duties would include preparation of and recovery from disasters • Must be able to report to work when summoned (or pre-assigned time- or not later than 12 hours after the storm passes if not called in • Provided with food, water, provisions EVACUATION PLAN/SHELTERS (Tier Status)

Worker Comp Code:

5506 - Street or Road Construction - Paving or Repaving & Drivers (United States of America)

EEO Classification:

8 - Laborers and Helpers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)

JOB TYPE:

Employee

NATURE OF JOB:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates a dozer to perform construction and maintenance related work; blades sub-grades; blades finish grade to engineering specifications.
• Operates an excavator to perform construction and maintenance related task. Sets culvert and pipe to grade.
• Operates commercial vehicles (combination Class A type vehicles up 80,000 pounds) such as dump trailers, tankers, and transfer trailers.
• Operates commercial lowboy combination vehicle permitted up to 120,000 gross weight. Transports equipment to work site; Loads, unloads and secures equipment and materials.
• Operates any and all equipment on as needed basis when regular operators are absent.
• Utilizes surveying transit, inclinometer and or level to establish grades, elevations and fill contours.
• Utilizes Trimble or related global positioning equipment to establish latitude and longitudinal positioning of fixed objects such monitoring wells, storm water control devices, construction pads, etc.
• Occasionally may operate a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment; may participate in the laboring work of the crew as workload demands.
• Supervises landfill and solid waste operations in an assigned area.
• Performs routine service and maintenance.
• Performs all essential functions and responsibilities required of a Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use.
• Meets the general public and answers questions.
• Receives public requests for information and complaints regarding work activities from the central office; visits public and discusses requests and complaints with them; reports action and result of interviews to supervisor.
• 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 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent; AND
• Five (5) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
• A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications with the exception of the Class A Commercial Driver’s license.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of and maintain a valid Florida Class A commercial Driver's license with tankers endorsement and driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a “Landfill Operator Certification” within one (1) year of hire as a condition of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods, operating rules and equipment of landfill operations.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, adapt-abilities, limitations and safety precautions of the particular equipment to which assignment is made.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skilled in the operation of complex construction equipment.
• Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
• Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance.
• Ability to comprehend, speak and read the English language.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of large labor forces and to effect satisfactory schedules and results in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction blueprints.
• Ability to use of survey equipment to set grades, slopes, latitudes and longitudes, elevations, etc.
• Ability to calculate percent grade or slope ratios.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare simple reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is primarily performed outdoors and requires moderate to extreme exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, varying and adverse weather; work in water, brush and ditches, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust).

This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment) This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

Bending/stooping, sitting, standing, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement of firm grasping and fine manipulation, repetitive motions, depth perception, balancing, squatting, working at heights. This position requires frequent lifting and carrying of 10-25lbs, occasional lifting of up to 100lbs.

WORK LOCATION:

Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.

Employer:

BOCC Bay County Board of County Commissioners

Address:

Human Resources Department

840 W. 11th Street

Panama City, Florida, 32401

Phone:

850-248-8201

Website

Bay County is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and does not discriminate basedon race, color, religion, sex (includinggender identity and pregnancy), nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information,sexual orientation, or parental status.

• Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience.