Solid Waste Equipment Operator (Temporary)

Salary : $58,196.00 - $70,738.00 Annually

Location : Lee Vining, CA

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : 202300147

Department : Public Works Department

Division : Solid Waste Department

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Bargaining Unit : MCPE

Description

DEFINITION

Under direction, to perform the full range of assignments and duties involved in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, landfill waste cells and cover systems, drainage systems, and other structures at County solid waste facilities; to operate, maintain, and perform general repairs of all tools and equipment; to monitor and inspect incoming waste loads; to control and direct traffic; to maintain storage and stockpile areas; to perform routine grounds maintenance duties of County solid waste facilities; to explain and enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in a tactful and courteous manner; and to perform other job related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level in the Solid Waste Facility Worker Class series. Incumbents in this series will be assigned primarily to landfill work, but may be cross-trained in and assigned to waste transfer operations or Road Division or Facilities Division work within the Department of Public Works. Incumbents perform the full range of tasks with minimal supervision. Incumbents may also provide lead direction and training to subordinate staff.

REPORTS TO

Site Supervisor or Operations Manager

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED May provide lead direction and training to gate attendants and laborers.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Perform duties specified in written operating procedures established for County solid waste facilities and apply rules and regulations developed for such facilities.
• Perform the full range of duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of on-site roads, landfill cover, drainage systems, and other systems at County solid waste facilities.
• Operate a variety of heavy construction and landfill disposal equipment, including bulldozers, landfill compactors, scrapers, wheel loaders, skid steer loaders, motor graders, dump trucks, water trucks, and tilt-frame trucks.
• Operate a variety of smaller equipment, including generators, stationary compactors, steam cleaners, fork lifts, welding equipment, cutting torches, air compressors, pumps, hand tools, and power tools.
• Push and compact solid waste; excavate, haul, place, and compact soil to cover solid waste; and, maintain daily, intermediate, and final cover.
• Routinely monitor and inspect incoming waste loads for prohibited material and remove and properly store such materials.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of facility stockpiles and storage areas.
• Perform scalehouse operation duties in accordance with the specifications of the job description for the Solid Waste Facility Gate Attendant I Laborer class.
• Perform laborer duties in accordance with the specifications of the job description for the Solid Waste Facility Gate Attendant I Laborer class.
• Assist in the performance of routine grounds maintenance tasks.
• Assist with minor construction and repair of site facilities.
• Maintain traffic control and assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices and warning signs as required.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of litter control devices as required.
• Assist with placement of synthetic tarps or other mechanisms used as alternative daily cover over the active working face of the landfill.
• Perform random physical load inspections, record findings, handle hazardous and other prohibited waste detected in the load in accordance with the County's Load Checking Program.
• May drive vehicles to transport materials, tools, and equipment.
• Operate, clean, and care for hand tools and equipment.
• Perform general maintenance, adjustments, and repair tasks on landfill equipment and tools, including assisting mechanics with routine preventative maintenance programs.
• Assist with inspections of site facilities and reports on deficiencies.
• Perform emergency response measures according to established procedures in the event of fire or other emergency conditions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability and willingness to :

Training and Experience : Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Two years of increasingly responsible work experience in road, landfill, or other earthmoving construction and maintenance work, including at least one year operating heavy power-driven construction equipment such as bulldozers, landfill compactors, scrapers, wheel loaders, and / or dump trucks; experience in performing teller or cashier activities; some experience or training in entrance gate or retail store operation desirable; high school diploma or GED equivalent.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch; physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and greater than 50 pounds with assistance; normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of equipment including hand and power tools, hydraulic equipment, computers, printers, and telephones.

Special Requirements : Possession of a valid California driver's license. Possession of a Class A license, or the ability to obtain a Class A license within six months of hire, may be required depending on assignment.

Supplemental Information

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed outdoors in varying temperature, severe weather, and humidity condition; work is performed in environment with constant noise; exposure to fumes, dust, grease, and oils; exposure to moving equipment; exposure to electrical current; exposure to controlled and hazardous substances, pesticides, herbicides, paints, and chemicals; frequent contact with staff and the public. Incumbents are subject to working after hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and call-outs.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Additionally, incumbents will be required to follow instructions and to perform other job related duties as may be required.

Mono County Summary of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions

County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS

To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit :

Dental Mono County

Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits :

Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision

Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include :

Basic Life Insurance

Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.

Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.

Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya

Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.

Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows :

Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances

Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

Mono County Deferred Compensation 457 / 401(a) Plan

The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions

Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.

Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.

Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups

Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are :

Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55

Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55

Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50

Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50

Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov

AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider

Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.

Mono County Wellness Program

Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.

For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00

SICK & VACATION

Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.

Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows :

Initial employment 10 days vacation per year

After three years of continuous service 15 days vacation per year

After ten years of continuous service 17 days vacation per year

After fifteen years of continuous service 19 days vacation per year

After twenty years of continuous service 20 days vacation per year

Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Mono County Holidays

Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.

Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!"

Salary : $58,196 - $70,738