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Solid Waste Worker

City of Berkeley
Berkeley, CA Other
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2025
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Solid Waste Worker in the Zero Waste Division of the Public Works Department! In this role, you will perform heavy manual labor in the collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling material; occasionally drive solid waste collection trucks; sort recyclable materials for reclamation at the transfer station; and may be assigned to maintenance and sanitization of solid waste collection containers at the transfer station.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105355

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to completion of high school and one (1) year of experience performing heavy manual labor requiring physical stamina for prolonged periods.


Other requirements include possession of a valid California Class "B" commercial driver's license with no air brakes restriction, a satisfactory driving record, and sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds for prolonged periods. Candidates must also report changes in status of driver's license and be willing to work early morning, evening, holiday and weekend shifts, out of doors in all weather conditions, exposed to heavy traffic and disagreeable and potentially hazardous substances.

Applications must be received by March 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application, all required attachments, and responses to supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.govPlease allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
  • Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
  • Performance Exam - Tentatively Scheduled for March 20 & 21, 2025
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews slated for the week of April 14, 2025.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.

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