Top 21 First responder Jobs in Polk County Fl

Solid Waste Operations Manager - Solid Waste
Polk County Florida —Winter Haven, FL
- $42.20 - $63.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Residential
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Experienced Licensed Real Estate Associate/Associate Broker
Craig Burke Real Estate Group, LLC —Bartow, FL
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Security Officer Armed Vehicle Patrol
Allied Universal —Auburndale, FL
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Babysitter/Nanny
BetterCare Solutions —Auburndale, FL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Temporary
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Psychology
- In-person
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Anti-Trafficking Mentor
One More Child —Lakeland, FL
- PRN
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Mid-level
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Firefighter - EMT or Paramedic
City of Lakeland, FL —Lakeland, FL
- $24,500 a year
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
- Free parking
- Paid jury duty
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT - 60005200
The State of Florida —Lake Wales, FL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- LMFT
- Addiction Medicine
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
11h
Firefighter/EMT Full Time
City of Lake Alfred —Lake Alfred, FL
- $47,160 - $51,048 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
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Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol Specialist
Allied Universal —Bartow, FL
- $17.75 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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DC Maintenance Specialist II
O'Reilly Automotive Stores —Lakeland, FL
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Mid-level
- Office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Pediatric General Surgeon
Nemours —Lakeland, FL
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Surgery
- BC/BE
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Lead Technician
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Polk County —Lakeland, FL
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Solid Waste Operations Manager - Solid Waste

Polk County Florida -
Winter Haven, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$42.20 - $63.30 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Staff supervision
Labor dispute resolution
Safety regulations
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Internal employee customer service
Labor relations
Implementation of OSHA safety standards
Annual budget preparation
Business operations
Staffing management
General management
Environmental safety protocols
Operational budget management
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Solid Waste

Pay Range: $42.20 - $63.30/hr. / $87,776.00 - $131,664.00 annually

** Internal candidates should apply via Polk One- Me Section **

Location: Polk County Landfill (10 Environmental Loop, Winter Haven, FL 33830)

Employee Benefits

Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
FRS Retirement
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Education Incentives
Deferred Compensation Plan
Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Gym

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and
cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill.
Thorough knowledge and experience maximizing landfill airspace through equipment utilization, compaction techniques, cover requirements, etc.
Ensures smooth operation of landfill, assists with ongoing construction, leachate/gas management as needed.
Manage operational costs while optimizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
Works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
Reviews daily tonnages to better allocate resources.
Acts as a liaison where necessary for community relationships.
Actively monitors ongoing permit compliance issues.
Complies with and ensure adherence to standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
Oversee personnel needs of the division including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Assists in the budget process as required.
Participates in the procurement of goods and services as required.
Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Conducts and contributes to regular safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
Distributes division related information regularly.
Works closely with other supervisors and managers regarding landfill operations. Completes and maintains a variety of reports as directed by the director or site manager.
Uses software tools to manage a variety of tasks, such as procurement, time and attendance, safety incidents, and contract labor.
Assists in the implementation of operational projects as needed.
Communicates with customers about service issues as needed.
Communicates with employees about scheduling and work assignments as needed.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is with management of supervisory employees. This includes direct supervision of 32 full-time employees. Selected candidate may be required to complete Succession Management Development Program training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday. Able to mount and dismount heavy equipment.
Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Possible exposure to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.)
Exposure to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in solid waste operations, heavy equipment, transportation, or logistics; which included a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Experience with operations, customer service, community relations, health and safety, financial, and human resources functions.
Experience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specifications.
Experience assisting with budget preparation and monitoring expenditures.
Experience resolving labor relations issues.
A valid driver’s license is required; a Florida driver’s license must be obtained upon employment. The employee must maintain a clean driving record to operate an assigned county vehicle.
Knowledge of heavy equipment operations.

SPECIAL PREFERENCES

Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Business or Engineering.
Private industry experience – landfills, transfer stations, residential curbside collection, and recycling.
Landfill Operator Certification – University of Florida “TREEO”, SWANA “MOLO”, or similar certifications.
Heavy equipment knowledge includes equipment lifecycle, preventative maintenance and repair.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position acts as a first responder to the North Central Landfill facility. The candidate must reside within 45-minute driving distance of the North Central Landfill or move within six (6) months of employment. Division director reserves the right to reject residence location if it is determined that response time from that location to the facility is not acceptable in emergency situations.

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its residents.

High School Graduate

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Solid Waste Operations Manager - Solid Waste

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