Maintenance Worker Trainee 311/Swamper Crew

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division, is hiring Maintenance Worker Trainees to support refuse and recycling collection operations. Trainees work alongside collection truck drivers, assisting with residential and commercial collection routes, container handling, and safe and efficient disposal of collected materials. The role also supports container maintenance and repair, and assignments may include container maintenance or transfer dispatching duties. The position performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance and operations work. Employees select appropriate tools and supplies, follow established safety procedures, operate and maintain assigned equipment, conduct basic safety inspections, clean equipment, perform preventive maintenance, monitor repair needs, manage inventory and supply requests, and maintain activity logs, work orders, and related records. Employees receive close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines. Employees generally work a Monday-through-Saturday 4/10 schedule, with days and hours varying by assignment. Schedules may change based on operational needs, and assignments may fall outside standard work hours. Additional hours may be required when workloads peak or departmental needs change. The position is eligible for overtime pay and requires a 12-month probationary period. There are currently two full-time vacancies in the Public Works Department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of maintenance experience related to the assignment.
Valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Proficiency and comfort with computer use, including office automation and web-based tools.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and ability to develop effective working relationships.
Must pass a thorough reference check and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in refuse collection, recycling operations, solid waste handling, container repair, or other physically demanding outdoor work.
Knowledge of safe work practices around collection vehicles, traffic, heavy equipment, and waste-handling operations, including the ability to identify and report potential safety hazards.
Forklift experience for assignments that involve moving containers or handling port covers.

Responsibilities

Assist collection truck drivers with residential and commercial refuse and recycling routes.
Collect, move, and return waste and recycling containers to designated locations.
Safely mount and dismount collection vehicles in accordance with established safety procedures.
Identify and report blocked access, overflowing or damaged containers, prohibited materials, and other service issues.
Maintain awareness of pedestrians, traffic, parked vehicles, and other hazards along collection routes.
Communicate route progress, unsafe conditions, missed pickups, and service concerns to the driver.
Help keep collection vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies clean and orderly.
Perform outdoor work in varying weather conditions while following safety procedures.
Provide courteous and professional service to residents and businesses.
Assist with special collections and the proper disposal of collected materials.
Select appropriate maintenance tools, supplies, and equipment for assignments.
Operate and maintain assigned equipment; perform basic inspections, cleaning, and preventive maintenance; and monitor the need for replacement or advanced repairs.
Monitor inventory and supply needs and place or request orders as required.
Maintain activity logs, records, work orders, and related reports.
When assigned to container maintenance, repair and refurbish City-owned commercial and industrial waste containers, operate a forklift to move containers, and assess damage for salvage.
When assigned to transfer dispatching, weigh and route transfer trucks, help manage traffic on the MRF floor, assist with identifying and sorting recycled materials, operate a forklift to remove and install port covers, and maintain materials, logs, and records.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.