Equipment Operator I - SWRR

Solid Waste Resource And Recovery Department Position

This is semi-skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Solid Waste Resource and Recovery Department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of medium and heavy equipment, conducting routine preventative maintenance on the equipment and performing manual tasks. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Essential job functions include operating a variety of transfer station and materials recovery facility (MRF) related heavy equipment including a grappler / tamper; skid steer loader / sweeper; yard tractor; front-end loader; farm tractor, baler and forklift. Cleans transfer station floor as required. Loads conveyors at MRF for processing. Inspects baled material for quality. Loads trucks with baled material to meet weight requirements. Loads tires into a transfer trailer. Maintains wood waste and mulch stockpiles. Checks waste for hazardous and / or prohibited substances. Insures good housekeeping and litter control. Performs pre-operation checks of equipment; performs routine service and preventative maintenance on equipment to maintain good working order. Performs manual tasks and labor while not operating equipment as required. Assists mechanics and vehicle service attendants in minor overhaul and repair work. Completes minor repair work on equipment. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of light or medium equipment. Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of light or medium equipment. Ability to service types of light or medium equipment and to make minor repairs. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Physical demands include frequently sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment characteristics include frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, vibration, high places, wet, humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually loud.