Salary: $4,725.07 - $5,466.93 Monthly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 24045110R
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The is recruiting for a Sanitation Equipment Operator to be part of the
Public Works Department/Sanitation Division Team!
The Department
The 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 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 sectionoperate 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.
For more information about the duties of the position, Note: Sanitation Equipment Operators work 10 hours a day, four days a week (4/10 schedule).
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
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.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at
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% (To be determined at a later date )
Panel Interview: Weighted 30% (To be determined at a later date)
SPECIAL NOTES
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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.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

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!
BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (TME-AFSCME)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
Employee Only Emp. 1 Emp. 2 or more
Full Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08) 356.34 619.68 829.48
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE 1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Longevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5)
Crafts and Trades employees ** shall receive longevity pay in the following manner:
7 YOS: 2.5% above base pay.
11 YOS: 5% above base pay
15 YOS: 7.5% above base pay
19 YOS: 10% above base pay
*YOS= Years Of Service
**Except Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control Officer
Permanent Part-Time Employees (Sec. 2.8)
Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.
Premiums (sec. 3.1)
Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1)
Night (sec. 3.5)
Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Weekend Shift (sec. 3.6)
Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only
Applicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services Division
Holidays (sec. 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's).
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)
Accrual rate per month:
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 - 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 - 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25 : 18 hours
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) months
Sick Leave (sec. 4.3)
Accural rate is six (6) hours per month
Maximum Accrual: of 600 hours.
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
*(See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).
Retirement (sec. 4.10)
PERS 2@55
Employees hired prior to 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011 pay 7% EPMC*
*Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)
PERS 2@62
"New members" hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
Uniforms (Sec. 4.11)
$80 each 6 months**: Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)
$225 each 6 months**: Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.
**Payable during June and December of each year
Tool Allowance (Sec. 4.12)
$250 every 6 months*: (Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder)
$175 tool and educational material allowance**: Animal Control Officer
$100 one-time reimbursement: Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase)
*Payable during June and December of each year
**Payable in February
Safety Shoes (Sec. 4.14)
$125 allowance: every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes
$250 allowance: per year for Animal Control Officer payable during September
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.
Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
01

The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

• Yes
• No

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the amount of full time responsible experience in operating construction, agricultural, or heavy vehicular equipment and/or refuse trucks. This work experience should be reflected in your application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 years or more

04

Please select from the list below, equipment which you have one or more years experience operating:

• Construction
• Agricultural
• Heavy Vehicular Equipment
• Refuse Trucks
• No experience

05

The minimum qualifications for this position require a valid class "B" California driver license without any air brake restrictions and medical certification. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

06

Briefly describe your experience in operating refuse trucks. If no experience, please type N/A.
07

Briefly describe your experience in operating construction and/or heavy vehicular equipment, such as side, front, or rear loader and roll-off trucks. Include types of other construction and/or heavy equipment you have operated. If no experience, please type N/A.
08

Do you have paid work experience operating construction and/or heavy vehicular equipment, agricultural and/or refuse trucks from any municipal agency?

• Yes
• No

09

A current DMV driving record containing no points for at least one year is required. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

10

This position will be scheduled to work a 4/10 schedule (4 days a week, 10 hours per day). Are you available to work after hours, nights and weekends if needed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question