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Yolo County, CA is Hiring a Solid Waste Attendant Near Woodland, CA
Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) full-time position in the class of Solid Waste Attendant at the Department of Community Services (Integrated Waste Division). The eligible list that is established from this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies.
The PositionThis position is located at the Yolo County Central Landfill. The landfill is a seven (7) day per week operation, schedules may include any day of the week and typically includes at least one (1) or both weekend days. The current standard work shift is 6:15 AM to 4:45 PM or 8:15am to 4:45pm.
Incumbents perform considerable work inside as well as outside; work closely with others, and may perform considerable work on sometimes slippery and uneven surfaces. Incumbents 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. This class requires that the person 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 pounds and occasional lifting of objects up to fifty pounds may be required.
Under general supervision 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.
How To ApplyInterested applicants should submit an online Employment Application by the closing date. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
Essential Functions
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; AND
Experience: One year of general experience assessing solid waste, collecting fees from the public, performing data recordkeeping, or work closely related to the duties of the Solid Waste Attendant classification.
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.
General knowledge of: computer systems and software; simple math and record keeping; cash and receipt handling techniques, methods and practices; safe work practices.
Ability to: deal effectively with the public and others; learn to assess waste disposal loads; operate a computer system and truck scale; keep complete and accurate records; perform light cleanup work; work a flexible schedule; operate a cash register and balance; work with and understand the reporting of local credit bureau complaints; add, subtract, multiply and divide with a high degree of accuracy and speed; keep accurate records of transactions; follow instructions.
Physical Ability to: walk on steep slopes; walk, stand, sit, stoop and squat for considerable amounts of time; be able to lift up to 25 pounds and walk on irregular surfaces and climb for a moderate amount of time; be able to reach above shoulders, use hands, fingers, and legs for moderate amount of time; be able to see things up close and far away with depth perception; read charts; must have good vision and be able to hear heavy equipment noises.
Environmental & Functional Factors: Incumbents perform considerable work inside as well as outside; work closely with others, and may perform considerable work on sometimes slippery and uneven surfaces. Incumbents 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.
Application & Selection Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screening for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Pre-Employment Exams: Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: July 2024
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a 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 questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a 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 questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org 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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Salary
$44,907.20 - $54,600.00 Annually
Location
Woodland, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2024-00145
Department
Community Services
Opening Date
05/29/2024
Closing Date
6/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$33k-43k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/02/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/31/2024
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