Solid Waste Operator l

Solid Waste Operator l

Salary

$37,044.00 - $48,157.20 Annually

Location

Seminole County Landfill, 1930 E. Osceola Rd. Geneva, FL

Job Type

Full Time Employment

Job Number

2026-03885/7225A

Department

ES Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Description

Skilled operation of heavy equipment and/or trucks such as road tractors, bull dozers, landfill compactors, excavators, off-road dump trucks and front end loaders utilized in the proper transfer, hauling and disposal of solid waste.

Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

Additional compensation based on licensure.

Essential Functions

Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Perform daily pre/post trip inspections on equipment and vehicles, keep accurate documentation.

Adhere to the County/Division attendance policy.

Uses road tractors and/or off-road equipment as assigned.

Hauls walking floor trailers, on or off-road, for transportation of solid waste.

Uses heavy equipment to process or dispose of solid waste at a transfer station or Class I landfill.

Perform job duties in a safe and productive manner.

Completes daily logs.

Keep equipment and vehicles clean and orderly.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related work as required.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years experience required; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Must maintain Florida Class A Commercial Drivers License.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to learn how to operate heavy equipment to include, excavator, bull dozer, front-end-loader and other similar equipment used by the Division.

Required to maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.

All employees must attend Seminole County required trainings. Department specific trainings per position may be required.

County-paid benefits for employees

Competitive Wages: Our compensation system includes competitive hiring salaries.

Paid Time Off: New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel). New part-time employees accrue 83 hours per year of Paid Time Off. Accrual rates increase with service time.

Paid Holidays: We observe 12 paid holidays which includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work/Life Day.

Bereavement Leave: Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.

Florida Retirement System: All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment. Seminole County makes contribution on behalf of the employee and the employee is also required to make a 3% contribution.

Employees Assistance Program: Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.

Training and Development Program: The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees' work life experiences, and support the organization.

Employee Awards and Recognition: A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.

Wellness Center: Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.

Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective the first of the month after completing 30 calendar days of employment. Seminole County offers a Point of Service (POS) plan. Dependent coverage is also available, the cost is split between the employee and employer. This benefit is not extended to part-time employees.

Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, equal to one times annual salary. Not extended to part-time employees.

Long-Term Disability: Provides 60% of salary after 6 months of disability. Not extended to part-time employees.

Optional benefits (employee-paid) for full-time employees:

Deferred Compensation Plan (457): Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum.

Dental Insurance: A choice of 3 plans is available for employees and dependents at employee expense.

Additional Life Insurance: At employee expense, additional life insurance up to five times annual salary; dependent coverage also available.

Short-Term Disability Insurance: 60% of salary for the first six months of disability at employee expense.

Cancer and Specified Disease: Pays a benefit directly to the employee if being treated for this disease.

Flexible Spending Account: A pre-tax account for childcare and un-reimbursed medical expenses.

Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions: Under Section 125 of the IRS Code, certain payroll deductions for insurance coverage may be taken out prior to income being taxed.

01

Do you have a valid Florida, Class A CDL Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience operating heavy equipment (check all that apply)?

• D7 or larger Bull Dozer
• Off-Road Dump Truck
• Track Hoe (Excavator)
• Wheel Loader (644 or larger)
• 80,000-lb (or larger) Landfill Compactor
• Tractor Trailer
• No heavy equipment experience

03

Is any of the preceding heavy equipment experience from a solid waste operation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners

Address 1101 East First Street

Sanford, Florida, 32771

Phone (407) 665-7944

Website http://seminolecountyfl.gov