What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Truck Operator II position at City of Pasadena, CA?
Salary : $57,870.59 - $68,748.99 Annually
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type : Full -Time
Job Number : 25-092
Department : Public Works
Division : Resource Recovery & Recycling
Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
The City of Pasadena's Public Works Department is seeking a safety oriented and self-motivated Solid Waste Truck Operator II to drive a three-axle refuse packer truck on rotating routes and operate automated controls to lift, dump, and replace refuse containers at the curb.
The ideal candidate will possess recent experience in refuse collection including the operation of a 3-axle automated refuse packer. The successful candidate will be dependable, take initiative, possess effective time management, and maintain safety standards as well as a strong work ethic.
Please note : This recruitment is open continuous and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for January 9, 2024. Apply now!
Essential Functions
The following list represents some of the essential functions of this position. For more detailed information, please review the
- Checks daily route assignments and inspects condition of assigned vehicles.
- Communicates with dispatcher, supervisor, and other drivers via two-way radio.
- Operates and drives loaded truck to disposal area and unloads refuse.
- Keeps supervisor informed on operations and prepares written reports on injuries to personnel, equipment, and property.
- Promotes and practices on-the-job safety.
- Responds to routine customer inquiries.
- Cleans and services refuse truck as required.
- Evaluates the work of operations personnel.
Qualification Guidelines
COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, a performance exam, and a department-level interview.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There are currently two (2) vacancies in the Resource Recovery & Recycling Division of the Public Works Department. As a result of the selection process, an eligible list will be established which will be used to fill this vacancy and other similar vacancies that may occur in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.
Special Requirements
Must have a valid Class B California Driver's License at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPER (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
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What type of California Driver's License do you currently possess?
Do you currently possess a valid California Class A or B license with air brake endorsements?
Check the Solid Waste Collection equipment you have operated in the last 18 months.
Select the option that best describes the years of experience you have operating a 3-axle automated side-loader with an articulating dump arm.
Please indicate the amount of full-time, route-based experience you possess.
Please explain the type of route you have completed (# of routes, types of trucks used for the route, City / company you previously worked for, etc).
Required Question
Salary : $57,871 - $68,749
