Solid Waste Recovery Worker I

sjgov•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Joaquin County Public Works - Solid Waste Division is recruiting to fill two full-time Solid Waste Recovery Worker I vacancies and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, ordinances, and procedures related to solid waste disposal.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment commonly used at refuse transfer facilities and landfills.
Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
Knowledge of proper methods of lifting and carrying of heavy loads.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures.
Ability to recognize and separate recyclable materials.
Ability to recognize prohibited materials.
Ability to direct traffic.
Ability to operate light and heavy equipment commonly used at refuse transfer facilities and landfills.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, occasionally under adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

Inspects and sorts incoming waste for prohibited materials; evaluates refuse to determine acceptability.
Monitors and directs traffic for safe dumping of refuse; maintains required logs and records, including a daily log of vehicles using the facility; documents and reports suspicious or unusual incidents; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Learns to safely operate a variety of equipment such as loaders, forklifts, backhoes, and other light/heavy equipment; learns to perform routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment; reports mechanical defects or needed servicing of equipment.
Levels loaded transfer trailers; covers loads.
Separates recyclable material from incoming refuse.
Keeps grounds and adjacent land free from refuse and debris; cleans debris from equipment.
Responds to questions and inquiries from the public.
May drive light truck.
Performs manual labor as assigned.
May provide direction to Alternative Work Program and inmate program crews in proper work procedures.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employee pays portion of premium).
Dependent coverage for health insurance available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage).
Dependent coverage for dental insurance available.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage).
Dependent coverage for vision insurance available.
Life insurance coverage provided by the County, with varying amounts based on years of continuous service.
Option to purchase additional term life insurance.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan for pre-tax payment of health-related expenses and dependent care costs.
County Retirement Law of 1937 retirement plan.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code, with options for Roth IRA.
Vacation accrual based on years of service.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive program.
3 days of paid bereavement leave for qualifying family member, with 2 additional days for spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
Merit salary increases based on service.
Educational Reimbursement Program for career-related coursework.
Parking supplemental contribution for employees working in the Downtown Stockton Core Area.
Up to 40 hours per year (not more than 8 hours per month) for participation in children's school activities.