Landfill Attendant - Job Details

Job Details

Landfill Attendant
Posting Number: 20-07-22-2411
Pay Grade: 13N
Minimum Salary: $10.87/hour
Public Works - Solid Waste - Operations
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:
Performs customer service and maintenance duties in support of daily County landfill operations. The position is responsible for greeting and assisting customers, inspecting and weighing waste deliveries, maintaining daily records, and performing other tasks as assigned. This position requires work involving standing or walking for most of the time, exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, and considerable dexterity in operating equipment. The position is exposed to extreme heat/cold, wet or humid conditions, bright/dim lights, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors, moving mechanical parts, disease/pathogens, traffic, animals/wildlife, explosives, toxic or caustic chemicals.

This position may be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Requires High School Diploma or GED. Requires valid Florida Driver’s license. Requires Hazwoper certification and Spotter certification within six (6) months of employment.

Lake County is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from the presence and effects of drugs and/or alcohol, providing the highest level of service to its citizens, and minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries. As a term and condition of employment, employees may not use drugs/alcohol that impair performance or are illegal on or off the job. The County conducts drug and/or alcohol tests for the following reasons: reasonable suspicion, post-accident, fitness for duty, and follow-up for the employee assistance program. Safety sensitive and high-risk positions are also subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol tests.

Full time employees are offered a competitive benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement, health, dental and other benefits.

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