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Description The City of Visalia Public Works Department is recruiting for Solid Waste Operator.
This position operates a refuse truck and collects solid waste on an assigned residential or commercial route. Click hereto view the recruitment announcement. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the entry level for refuse truck operators who are required to have basic manual labor skill.
Employees in this class normally perform a group of related duties according to established procedures. While a variety of tasks may be assigned, each step usually follows a pattern which has been established and explained before work is started. Examples of Duties KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drives a loader truck on assigned routes and collects solid waste from containers in residential, commercial, or industrialareas of the City.
- Reports bins that have been damaged and cannot be collected or need repair/replacement.
- Makes minor on site repairs to bins.
- Reports bad roads or alleys and other hazardous conditions which should be corrected.
- Checks mechanical condition of truck before starting pick-up routes.
- Empties loader truck at dump site, transfer station, or recycle facilitywhen it becomes full of material.
- Radios into supervisor when route is completed to see if other collectors need assistance.
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections, fuels truck at end of day, and reports maintenance problems for repair.
- Maintains simple records of activities in route book and daily trip log book.
- Performs audit of service routes.
- Performs higher-level duties in a training capacity.
- Performs related duties as required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to Solid Waste Supervisor and does not supervise. Qualifications / Requirements DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of/Skill In/Ability to:
- Safety procedures for equipment operation.
- Dealing tactfully and positively with customers.
- Follow oral and written directions.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Operate refuse loader truck on public roads and/or in residential neighborhoods.
- Understand and follow a map for assigned routes.
- Work independently in the field with minimal supervision.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:
- Two (2) years of truck driving or refuse truck driving experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, Class B with airbrake endorsement.
Additional Information PHYSICAL STANDARDS: Positions in this class require frequent and constant lifting, carrying and moving of heavy objects, and frequent and constant exposure to weather. SELECTION PROCESS Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes: Monthly Salary: $3,883 – $4,882 CalPERS retirement program Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses) Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more… Review the Benefits tab for more information.
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 138,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities.
Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments. As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living.
The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities. Located in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare’s latest
State of American Well Being Index.
Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
