Transfer--Collection Equipment Operator I

County of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Collection Equipment Operator I operates heavy duty refuse collection vehicles, delivers containers, and unloads refuse and recyclables at designated facilities. This posting is for County of Sacramento employees only and outlines the qualifications and procedures for transfer into this role. To be eligible for a transfer, employees must meet the minimum qualifications of the new job and the salary difference between their current role and the target role must be less than 5%. Three types of transfers are possible: interdepartmental transfer (same class, different department), interclass transfer (different class, salary difference less than 5%), and voluntary demotion (different class, pays less than 95% of current class salary).

Requirements

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.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B, or higher, without an Airbrake restriction.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to complete and submit department forms when required.
Ability to keep accurate and orderly records.
Ability to make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met.
Ability to adapt to new technologies, work processes, and equipment.
Ability to anticipate traffic patterns and run routes efficiently.
Ability to operate two and three-axle trucks including equipment with dual drive.
Must be able to stand and walk on a daily basis.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, while operating equipment.
Must be able to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist/turn or crouch.
Must be able to climb on and off equipment.
Must be able to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance; in excess of 75 pounds with assistance.
Must be able to occasionally tip, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds without assistance.
Must have sufficient strength, stamina and agility to perform medium to heavy manual labor for periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations related to refuse collection and disposal.
Knowledge of procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as databases and other specialized applications related to area of assignment.
Knowledge of two-way radio communication devices and other related equipment.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions).
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of proper methods of lifting and carrying heavy loads.
Knowledge of procedures and policies pertaining to refuse and other source separated recyclable material collection and disposal.
Knowledge of heavy duty vehicle and equipment operation.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collections and equipment operation.
Knowledge of principles of effective customer service.