Equipment Operator Senior (Landfill Operations)

About the position

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Equipment Operator, Senior (Solid Waste & Recycling Services). The Solid Waste and Recycling Services division is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator Senior to join our landfill operations team. This position plays a vital role in the daily operations of the landfill by safely operating a variety of heavy equipment, including compactors, dozers, loaders, and other related machinery. Additionally, this role may be required to assist in emergency situations, including supporting efforts to contain and extinguish landfill fires. Candidates must be able to respond promptly, follow safety protocols, and work effectively in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Transports construction equipment using a lowbed semi-trailer.
• Operates tractor-trailer and tandem trucks in local hauling tasks.
• Loads and unloads vehicles as required.
• Operates heavy duty road roller in resurfacing and roadway construction.
• Operates front-end loader or small tractor rigged with hydraulic loading lift and back hoe digging shovel.
• Operates tractor and 'bush hog' for mowing roadway shoulders and removing vegetation from drainage ditches.
• Operates sweeper truck for cleaning roadways.
• May operate smaller earth moving equipment such as small bulldozers and bobcats.
• Performs operator pre-checks on equipment; checks lubricants, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.
• Makes necessary minor adjustments and reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Supervises labor crew with assigned tasks or acts as sub-foreman on landscape or construction jobs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires two (2) years experience operating heavy equipment related to area of assignment or closely related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License for duration of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License with a tanker and hazmat endorsement for duration of appointment, depending on area of assignment.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's/Vocational Degree or higher related to Construction, Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance or closely related field.
• MOT Certification.
• Two (2) years of experience operating specific heavy equipment used in landfill or related earthwork operations including grader, bulldozer, backhoe, compactor, and front-end loader.