Collection Equipment Operator III

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 
 
 
Under general supervision, the Collection Equipment Operator III, leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the work of the lower level staff, while performing the same and/or more difficult duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff.Knowledge of
 

• Principles and practices of training, mentoring and leadership
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Procedures and policies pertaining to refuse and other source separated recyclable material collection and disposal
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to refuse collection and disposal
• Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as databases, GPS navigation systems and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• Two-way radio communication devices and related equipment
• Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Proper methods of lifting and carrying heavy loads
• Heavy duty truck and equipment operation
• Safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collections and equipment operation
• Principles of effective customer service

 
Ability to
 

• Lead and train Collection Equipment Operator staff and lower level staff
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
• Provide work direction and instruction
• Instruct subordinates and/or new employees in proper work methods
• Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Maintain and ensure current training records, certification records and other required records are up to date
• Maintain confidential information
• Read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment
• Complete and submit basic written reports when required
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Operate two, three and four-axle trucks including equipment with dual drive
• Adapt to new technologies, work processes, and equipment
• Anticipate traffic patterns and run routes efficiently
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under all types of climatic conditions

Minimum Qualifications   
 
Five years of full time paid experience operating commercial vehicles (such as a large bus, box truck, tow truck, cement mixer, dump truck, or garbage truck), one year of which includes operating automated solid waste vehicles in the waste management or recycling industry.
 
 AND
 
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or higher without an Airbrake restriction.
 
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.   Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
 
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
 
General Qualifications 
 
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
 
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
 
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher without an Airbrake restriction, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
 
 Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:

• Sit for extended periods of time, while operating equipment.
• Stand and walk on a daily basis.
• Occasionally bend, stop, squat, kneel, twist/turn or crouch.
• Climb on and off equipment.
• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance; in excess of 75 pounds with assistance.
• Occasionally tip, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds without assistance; in excess of 100 pounds with assistance.
• Have sufficient, strength, stamina and agility to perform medium to heavy manual labor for periods of time.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
 
Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather. 
• Work around dust, dirt, odors, and refuse.
• Work in loud or noisy areas.
• Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts.
• Work in enclosed tight spaces.
• Work various shift, overtime, weekends, holidays and non-routine hours.

Probationary Period
 
The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Salary : $71,096 - $86,422