Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator performs semi-skilled and manual work in the operation of various heavy equipment used in the maintenance and operation of the County Landfill.

Days worked range from Monday through Saturday. Hours worked range between 6:45 AM – 5:30 PM. This position is located in Lecanto, Florida.

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Operates heavy equipment including, but not limited to, front end loaders, articulating dump trucks, dozers, excavators, and landfill compactors.
• Operates heavy equipment in the spreading, compacting, and daily covering of Class 1 waste.
• Operates various equipment in the movement of large quantities of earth. Can include duties such as making trenches, roads, moving debris and burying debris, construction and demolition materials, and yard waste.
• Provide directions and customer service throughout the citizen’s service area.
• Hauls mulch and fill dirt for covering slopes or debris.
• Perform daily checklists and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Education, Training, And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or specialized vocational training.
• One (1) year of operating heavy equipment experience or 2 years of landfill experience.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of operating various types of heavy equipment.
• Ability to work rotating schedule (will include weekends and holidays).
• Ability to effectively perform work in moderate to extreme exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions, including but not limited to, irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors, or dust.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
• IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
• IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• The job involves occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, balancing, twisting and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasional pushing, pulling, typing, working in darkness, and operating a manual transmission.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

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. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
  
  

Employee Benefits at a Glance: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Florida Retirement System (FRS), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave. Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.

Basis of Rating: Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.