What are the responsibilities and job description for the SANITATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (REFUSE) position at City of Torrance?
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The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Sanitation Equipment Operator to be part of the
Public Works Department/Sanitation Division Team!
The Department
The Public Works Department is a dynamic organization that readily adapts to the needs of the Torrance Community in providing quality and reliable service to the public. The department is made up of over 200 employees within five distinct divisions who provide service to our residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic, sewers, and water systems.
The Division
The Sanitation Division is divided into three sections that handles residential and City refuse and recycling collection, residential street cleaning, and maintenance of the City sewers and wastewater. The current position is in the refuse and recycling section.
The Position
Sanitation Equipment Operators in the refuse and recycling section operate various heavy vehicular equipment to collect and dispose of solid waste and recyclable commodities. Sanitation Equipment Operators safely drive a side, front, or rear loading and/or roll-off truck on an assigned route and according to an established schedule to collect, transport, and dispose of refuse, recyclable materials, and/or green waste. The operators inspect assigned equipment daily to ensure safe operation; maintain mileage, weight, route and vehicle inspection and service records; and provide information to the public on refuse, recyclable, and green waste removal policies, procedures and schedules and receive and respond to complaints as appropriate.
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Note: Sanitation Equipment Operators work 10 hours a day, four days a week (4/10 schedule).
Experience & Education
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Formal or informal education which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance; and one year of responsible experience in operating construction, agricultural, or heavy vehicular equipment and/or refuse trucks.
License and/or Certificates
Possess and maintain a valid Class B California Driver's License without any air brake restrictions and medical certification.
Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum qualifications, successful candidates will possess the following:- At least one year experience operating heavy vehicular equipment;
- Refuse collection/recycling collection experience;
- No driving points for at least one year;
- The ability to work effectively with co-workers;
- Good customer skills and the ability to interact with the public; and
- The ability to work overtime and work a 4/10 schedule.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Performance Test: Weighted 70% (Tentatively scheduled on 7/9/26)
Panel Interview: Weighted 30% (Tentatively scheduled on 7/9/26)
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Applicants may test for this position only once in a twelve (12) month period.Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). ). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information, click here.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD) products, for any reason.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
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