Overview

Position Title:MRF EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Company:City Of Ecua

Location:Ecua, FL, US

Job Description:

Participates in the daily operation of the bio-solids compost program. Operates a variety of heavy equipment necessary to load, unload, move, and transport incoming yard waste to safely and efficiently process yard waste through various shredding, composting, separating, mixing, turning, and curing stages. Also performs manual work necessary to support the bio-solids compost program, and assist with general work as assigned.

Responsibilities:

  • Vehicle operation may include pickup truck, dump truck, roll off truck, and tractor-trailer truck. Maintains equipment and tools through proper care and maintenance.
  • May be called upon to transport collected yard waste to the compost disposal facility and properly dispose of the load.
  • Manually collects shredded plastic bag debris, as it is blown across the grounds.
  • Assures the assigned heavy equipment or collection vehicle is properly equipped, cleaned, and serviced; completes daily activity and equipment repair request reports as necessary.
  • Services and makes minor repairs to assigned equipment.
  • Checks the vehicle or equipment’s fuel, oil, and or coolant levels daily and fills as required.
  • Operates assigned radio communication equipment as provided.
  • Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection of assigned vehicle or heavy equipment.
  • May act as lead worker or crew leader over lower-level personnel as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Educational documentation will be requested upon offer of employment).
  • Ability to read and write at an eighth grade level; comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions;
  • ability to make basic arithmetic computations, and understand numerical data and information, e.g., instructional guides, safety instructions, gauges, thermometer readings, speedometer readings, traffic signs, warning signs etc.