Florida Express Waste & Recycling (FEWR) is a local family-owned environmental services company with more than forty-five years in the solid waste industry.
The things that make Florida Express a success today are the same things that led to the owner’s success in the past. Our Mission Statement, Customer Service Dedicated, Environmentally Responsible defines how we do business.
Florida Express's success is rooted in our amazing team! This position is perfect for a candidate looking to develop a long-term career with a company focused on growth in a recession-resistant industry.
We are looking for a candidate who values teamwork and has a positive demeanor.
Spotter / Heavy Equipment Operator : MUST HAVE DOZER AND EXCAVATOR EXPERIENCE
General Description : Operates heavy equipment utilized in the moving, covering and compacting of waste deposited into the landfill.
Maintains road allowing easy access in and out of landfill sites; keeps landfill and surrounding area and Road leading to the landfill, clean and free of debris.
Experience & Skills Requirements :
- Must have EXTENSIVE heavy-duty equipment operator experience such as Excavator, Bulldozer, and Front Loader Tractor
- Must be able to understand and adhere to the safety requirements of this position
- Certification in Landfill a considerable plus
- Bulldozer operated to fine grade a 3-1 slope
- Excavator experience such as digging retention ponds, equipment used for extensive site work or development
- Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience running heavy equipment
- Must be able to work with others in a team environment
- Able to read a set of site drawings
- 18 years or older Hazardous Occupation
- Physical labor required throughout the entire shift (Requires physical strength and effort, with or without tools or machines.
Involves using muscles to complete tasks like lifting heavy objects, digging, or carrying things.)
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Benefits Snapshot
- Florida Express Environmental incentives include :
- $500.00 a month Safety Bonus for meeting all safety criteria.
- $5,000.00 Annual Safety Bonus for meeting all safety criteria, "All Year."
- Christmas / Tenure Bonus
- Simple IRA discretionary contribution.
Health Benefits
- Health Insurance 90% Employee Premium paid by the employer
- Dental Insurance 90% Employee Premium paid by the employer
- Vision Insurance 100% Family Premium paid by the employer
- Vision Ins. is free for Employee and Family
- Teledoc-Free for EE and anyone living in the home
- EAP Employee Assistance Program Free
Company Perks
- Holidays
- Publix Gift Cards at Thanksgiving
- Company Events
- Free personal garbage service if the employee lives within our service area
- Gym Membership- along with FEE Logo Gym Bag Kit
- 64 Hours of PTO Annually after 9 months
- Company lunches provided periodically throughout the year
- Company Shirts & hats are provided periodically
- Verizon Wireless 18% discount
- Eligibility conditions apply. See HR Team for details.