Collection Equipment Operator I

Sacramento County (CA)•Sacramento, CA

42d

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Collection Equipment Operator I operates heavy duty refuse collection vehicles, delivers containers, and unloads refuse and recyclables at designated facilities. Some positions in this classification are temporary and part-time only (intermittent). The positions are intended to facilitate the accomplishment of seasonal workload requirements. Please click here for more information about intermittent employment

Requirements

Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to refuse collection and disposal
Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as databases and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
Two-way radio communication devices, and other related equipment.
Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Proper methods of lifting and carrying heavy loads
Procedures and policies pertaining to refuse and other source separated recyclable material collection and disposal
Heavy duty vehicle and equipment operation
Safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collections and equipment operation
Principles of effective customer service
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
Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
Complete and submit department forms when required
Keep accurate and orderly records
Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
Maintain confidential information
Read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
Adapt to new technologies, work processes, and equipment
Anticipate traffic patterns and run routes efficiently
Operate two, three and four-axle trucks including equipment with dual drive
One year of full time paid experience in the waste management and recycling field, or in operating commercial vehicles that require a Commercial Driver's License, Class B, such as large bus, box truck, tow truck, cement mixer, dump truck, or garbage truck.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B, or higher, without an Airbrake restriction.