Heavy Equipment Operator - Extra Help

Description

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County Website.

EXTRA HELP SEASONAL ONLY - MT SHASTA TRANSFER STATION

Definition

Under general supervision, this position involves operating various heavy equipment and specialized machinery, such as a yard tractors, excavators, loaders, forklifts, and other tools at a transfer station, with recycling facilities. The primary purpose is to safely and effectively transfer, load and compact solid waste. This classification is for cause, non-exempt position.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This role represents the journey-level classification for Heavy Equipment Operators. The position requires advanced skill in operating heavy equipment and specialized machinery within a transfer station environment. Tasks require precision in manipulating hand and foot controls and accuracy in moving materials to exact specifications. Assignments may include work at different locations as needed.

Reports To

Director of General Services and/or Deputy Director of General Services

Classifications Supervised

None

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment, including yard tractors, loaders, excavators, forklifts, and backhoes, to perform transfer station duties.
• Compact trash in transfer trailers.
• Identify and manage hazardous materials appropriately.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift safety checks and maintenance inspections to ensure equipment safety.
• Use tools and equipment safely and efficiently; request repairs or replacements as needed; ensure proper storage of tools and equipment.
• Maintain adherence to Federal and State laws and regulations.
• May operate a two-way radio.
• Operate a two-way radio, if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge of:

• Safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
• Problem-solving techniques.
• Procedures, tools, and materials used in transfer station operations.
• Identification and containment of hazardous materials.
• Operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment such as yard tractors, loaders, backhoes, excavators, and forklifts.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• Customer service principles and practices.
  
  

Desired skills:

• Operate heavy equipment and specialized machinery efficiently and effectively.
• Perform a range of skilled and semi-skilled equipment operations and repairs at the transfer station.
• Conduct basic equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Required

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

• Two (2) years of full-time experience operating heavy equipment, including loaders, backhoes, excavators, etc.
• A current and valid forklift certification (preferred).
  
  

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid driver license and clean driving record.
• Applicants must pass a DOT pre-employment physical examination and drug test.
  
  

NOTE: This job classification is required to participate in the County of Siskiyou Drug and Alcohol Testing program as mandated by the Department of Transportation. Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test. This position will also be subject to random drug and alcohol tests once employed by the County.

Supplemental Information

Typical Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and climbing.
• Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Normal hearing and vision (with correction if necessary).
• Operating a variety of vehicles.
  
  

Typical Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to loud noises, noxious odors, smoke, gases, hazardous waste, and fumes.
• Potential hazards include moving machinery parts.
• Continuous contact with other staff and customers.
  
  

Note

Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

Siskiyou County Labor Contracts - Operating Engineers Local No. 3

Holidays

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

12 paid holidays per year. Full-time employees accrue twenty-six (26) floating holiday hours on the paycheck that includes January 1 of each year. Part-time accrue a pro-rata of floating holiday hours on the paycheck that includes January 1 of each year. Employees hired during the year will receive prorated floating holiday hours with the hours being rounded to the nearest onethird (4 months) of the year.

Vacation

Employees with less than five (5) years of continuous employment will accrue 3.08 hours of vacation leave per pay period.

Employees with five (5) years but less than ten (10) years of continuous employment will accrue 4.62 hours of vacation leave per pay period.

Employees with ten (10) or more years of continuous employment will accrue 6.16 hours of vacation leave per pay period. The maximum vacation accrual is 312 hours.

Employees will be allowed to accrue above their vacation accrual limits during the calendar year. Employees who on the first full pay period in January of any year exceed the vacation maximum of 312 hours, will not accrue additional vacation hours until the vacation balance is reduced to the limit allowed.

Sick Leave

Employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period. Part-time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Employees may use up to forty-eight (48) hours annually for the care of an immediate family member. “Family Member” is defined as parent, child, spouse, registered domestic partner, parent-in-law, sibling, grandchild or grandparent.

Upon retirement employees may convert unused sick leave towards CalPERS service credit. Employees with five (5) or more years of continuous service, upon death or retirement may receive 33 1/3% of the monetary value of their accrued and unused sick leave in excess of 96 hours with a maximum payout of $1500.

Health & Dental Plan

The County contracts for employee, dependents, retirees and dependents medical insurance benefit plans through the CalPERS Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Program.

Benefits

Effective plan year 2023, the County will contribute up to the following amounts towards employee medical insurance coverage and cafeteria plan benefits:

• The total benefit is equal to 95% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan plus 95% of the dental premium.
  
  

Effective plan year 2024, the County contributes up to the following amounts towards employee medical insurance coverage and cafeteria plan benefits:

• The total benefit shall be equal to 90% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan plus 90% of the dental premium.
  
  

Effective plan year 2025, the County contributes up to the following amounts towards employee medical insurance coverage and cafeteria plan benefits:

• The total benefit shall be equal to 85% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan plus 85% of the dental premium.
  
  

Vision Plan

The County will contribute 100% of the vision premium.

Life Insurance

The County will maintain life insurance for $50,000.

Retirement

• Employees hired prior to November 2, 2012, will receive the 2% at 55 miscellaneous CalPERS formula with the single highest year calculation for final compensation. These employees pay the required seven percent (7%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.
• Employees hired after November 1, 2012, who are not classified as a new member will receive the 2% at 60 miscellaneous CalPERS formula with the highest three (3) year average calculation for final compensation. These employees pay the required seven percent (7%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.
• Employees hired after December 31, 2012, who are classified as a new member will receive the 2% at 62 miscellaneous CalPERS formula with the highest three (3) year average calculation for final compensation. These employees pay one half of the total normal cost as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.
  
  

Miscellaneous

Boot Allowance: The County provides employees a boot allowance of $150.00 annually on the first full pay period in July.

For newly hired employees, the boot allowance will be paid after they have successfully completed the probationary period and will be pro-rated based on the pay periods remaining in the fiscal year in which they complete probation.

Deferred Compensation (457) plans available through specified companies.

IRS Section 125 - flexible spending plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.

Rural Area Premium Pay: Effective June 12, 2022 employees who are routinely and consistently assigned to Forks of Salmon will receive Branch Assignment Premium in the amount of five percent (5.0%) of their base rate of pay.

SISKIYOU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Siskiyou County Personnel

1312 Fairlane Road, Suite 1

Yreka CA 96097

(530) 842-8005

Comments, please email: personnel@co.siskiyou.ca.us

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