What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Attendant position at County of Yolo?
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill two (2) full-time positions in the class of
Solid Waste Attendant in the Integrated Waste Management Division of the Department of Community Services.
Solid Waste Attendant in the Integrated Waste Management Division of the Department of Community Services.
THE POSITION
This positions is located at the Yolo County Central Landfill. Under general supervision, a Solid Waste Attendant performs responsible cashiering work at the landfill and transfer stations in accordance with division and County cash management guidelines; estimates, collects and accounts for disposal fees; safeguards and accounts for receipts; directs traffic to appropriate waste disposal locations; inspects disposal loads for hazardous materials; inspects and collects paint and other hazardous materials; prepares and participates in periodic load checking of incoming refuse, and examines these loads for unacceptable materials; approves and rejects such loads depending on their content; performs other related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate for this position has a combination of physical, technical, and customer service skills. They are willing and able to perform various physical tasks in the landfill environment, efficiently handle cash transactions, maintain records and operate office equipment, effectively interact with the public, and regularly operate industrial equipment / hardware (such as a scale, forklift, gates, signal lights, etc.).
Please note, employees in this position:
This positions is located at the Yolo County Central Landfill. Under general supervision, a Solid Waste Attendant performs responsible cashiering work at the landfill and transfer stations in accordance with division and County cash management guidelines; estimates, collects and accounts for disposal fees; safeguards and accounts for receipts; directs traffic to appropriate waste disposal locations; inspects disposal loads for hazardous materials; inspects and collects paint and other hazardous materials; prepares and participates in periodic load checking of incoming refuse, and examines these loads for unacceptable materials; approves and rejects such loads depending on their content; performs other related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate for this position has a combination of physical, technical, and customer service skills. They are willing and able to perform various physical tasks in the landfill environment, efficiently handle cash transactions, maintain records and operate office equipment, effectively interact with the public, and regularly operate industrial equipment / hardware (such as a scale, forklift, gates, signal lights, etc.).
Please note, employees in this position:
- Perform considerable work inside as well as outside;
- Work closely with others, and may perform considerable work on sometimes slippery and uneven surfaces;
- Are required to drive a vehicle, and can expect to be exposed to dust, sun, cold weather, grease and oils;
- May work around heavy equipment and other objects and vehicles; and
- Are required to stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, frequent lifting of objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasional lifting of objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should review the full details of this job announcements then submit a County of Yolo online employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions, by the listed closing date. For additional important and detailed information, see the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement.
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Click on the link to the job class specification below to review the full description for this position.
- Solid Waste Attendant
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:
- Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; AND
- Experience: One (1) year of general experience assessing solid waste, collecting fees from the public, performing data recordkeeping, or work closely related to the duties (see the class specification "Essential Functions") of the Solid Waste Attendant classification; AND
- License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Application information should be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience as of the recruitment closing date, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as outlined above in the Employment Standards section.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application; however, it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below.
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Application information should be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience as of the recruitment closing date, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as outlined above in the Employment Standards section.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application; however, it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below.
Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding an candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other supplemental question responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Attachments, if applicable, may be submitted through the following methods:
- By uploading and attaching to the online application
- By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.gov
- By fax to (530) 666-8049
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SELECTION PROCESS
The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and any listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Confirmed Job Offer
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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