Refuse Operator I (Non-Career)
About The Position
The City of Long Beach, Energy and Environmental Services Department is recruiting Refuse Operator I (Non-Career) employees to assist the Collections Division with the collection and disposal of municipal waste. The Collections & Customer Service Bureau is composed of 156 employees, including 114 budgeted Refuse Operator employees that collect and dispose of solid waste and organic materials for 118,000 commercial and residential accounts in the City. This position reports to 2929 E. Willow Street, Long Beach. Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
Requirements
- A valid California Class A OR B Commercial Driver License (CDL) OR Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP); (proof required)
- A clean driving record - Defined as having no more than two moving violations in the previous 12 months, and no convictions for Driving Under the Influence in the previous three years
- Ability to: repeatedly climb in and out of a refuse truck, regularly lift and carry up to 60 pounds, and perform strenuous manual labor
- Willingness to work various hours and/or shifts including weekends, holidays, overtime, or during emergencies, as required
- Required documents must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
Responsibilities
- Empties refuse containers
- Lifts, carries, and removes large or bulky items
- Sets compaction blade to ensure capacity loading
- Washes and cleans truck and truck beds
- Refers customer complaints to supervisor
- Reports unsatisfactory conditions of refuse containers
- May operate a refuse collection truck
- May be assigned to special events, collections, or details
- Performs other related duties as required
Benefits
- Non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
