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Recycling Operator

Clay County, Florida
Clay, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions.

Pay:

$ $20.04

Under the direction of the Environmental Services Operations Manager, the Recycling Operator II performs the day-to-day operations of the County's solid waste and recycling program, including the collection, sorting, storage, loading and transportation of materials. Operates equipment and machinery at Department facilities. May be assigned responsibility for daily activities, including receipt and removal of waste and recyclables, at any of the County's solid waste and recycling facilities, i.e., Rosemary Hill Solid Waste Management Facility and Environmental Convenience Centers (ECC)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conducts equipment operational checks and performs light maintenance on Department machinery and equipment in use in assigned area of responsibility at Rosemary Hill or the ECC, including removal of debris from compactor ram mechanisms and general site maintenance
  • Provides customer service to patrons using County Environmental Services Facilities (i.e., general public and waste haulers)
  • Operates County vehicle to collect waste and recyclable materials from various collection locations served by the Department
  • Reports needed repairs, services and other operational requirements to immediate supervisor
  • Performs a variety of tasks in support of the daily operation of the County's waste and recycling facilities (Rosemary Hill and ECC), maintains general work area and site in generally clean, orderly and litter-free condition (i.e., ramps, floors, grounds and buildings)
  • Assists supervisors in the preparation of records and reports of various activities as assigned
  • Performs general custodial tasks including maintenance of custodial areas and supplies, general cleaning and refuse disposal of interior areas (i.e., floors, walls, windows, restrooms, kitchens, equipment, furnishings, vehicles, etc.)
  • Conducts routine patrols of the Rosemary Hill Facility drive areas with a collection magnet and logs all such patrols
  • Complies with all regulations and policies, including those pertaining to safety.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Previous experience with forklift, articulated loader or other waste management equipment (Preferred)
  • Valid Florida driver's license with clean driving record
  • Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Supplemental Information:

Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

  • Ability to operate a County vehicle
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to operate a forklift, articulated loader and all other equipment within the Department with proficiency within 90 days of hire

Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee's normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Must be able to move about regularly within and outside the office environment, including over uneven and/or steep natural surfaces, to access staff, and productivity equipment, and to facilitate customer disposal of solid waste.

This position frequently communicates with managers and the public to facilitate waste collection and disposal. Must be able to accurately convey and perceive information in these situations.

Must be able to perceive, inspect, and assess data and to perform accurate tracking of information and completion of required documentation.

Must regularly move objects up to 25 pounds, frequently move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move objects up to 100 pounds.

Regularly works in an indoor environment with risk of exposure to dust and in an outdoor environment risking exposure extreme temperatures, excessive humidity, inclement weather, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level is usually moderate but may be loud at times.

Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age.

Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations. As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with

Florida Statute 295.07

.

Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.

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