Refuse Site Attendant

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSTING #LO-067-25E

 REFUSE SITE ATTENDANT

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LOCATIONS

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, VARIOUS LOCATIONS: CALABASAS LANDFILL, AGOURA HILLS / SCHOLL CANYON LANDFILL, GLENDALE

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NOTE

• Work hours and rotating shifts may vary: Selected candidates may be placed on a day, swing, or graveyard shift depending on site needs.
• The current vacancies are located at:
• Calabasas Landfill (3)
• The list of eligible candidates resulting from this posting may be used to fill any additional vacancies that may occur in the next twelve (12) months at Scholl Canyon Landfill and Calabasas Landfill.Â
  
  

Essential Functions

To perform a variety of general labor duties at a refuse disposal site.

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Job Summary

The major job duties are listed below. For a detailed list, please see the job description.Â

Under the supervision of a Solid Waste Operations Supervisor or higher, Incumbents will:

• Pick up litter and debris
• Direct traffic flow to designated disposal areas
• Relieve Weighscale Operators
• Relieve on-site water truck drivers
• Control drain flows and run-off
• Construct and assembling paper fences and other fencing
• Control for birds
• Inspect dirt and green waste loads
• Remove inappropriate landfill items such as tires from the slopes
  
  

Candidates must possess

• A valid California Class C driver licenseÂ
  
  

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Desirable Qualifications

• Work experience in a landfill or refuse facility performing general construction labor, basic equipment maintenance, weighing loads and collecting payments
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as a scraper, bulldozer, motor grader, 824BG, excavator, front-end loader, or water truck
  
  

The competitive selection process may cover

Knowledge of

• Tools and equipment used in outdoor construction and site maintenance
• Basic arithmetic
• Safe work practices
  
  

Ability to

• Use various hand tools and mobile equipment
• Perform arithmetic computations and cash-handling transactions
• Follow instructions
• Perform labor-intensive tasks
  
  

SELECTION PROCESS

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met. Â
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50% and an interview weighted at 50%.Â
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each test part to move forward in the selection process.Â
• The written test is tentatively scheduled for April 4.
• The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 7.
• Candidates will be notified of their results in the selection process by Human Resources via Neogov.
  
  

NOTE:Â The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background check, DMV report, and a drug test.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at www.lacsd.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lauren Ortega at LaurenOrtega@lacsd.org

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste in to resources, please visit the following video:Â Converting Waste Into Resources.