County of Sacramento

Job Title: Collection Equipment Operator

Salary: $19.32 - $23.48 Hourly
$1,545.60 - $1,878.40 Biweekly
$3,361.68 - $4,085.52 Monthly
$40,340.16 - $49,026.24 Annually

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Sacramento, California

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Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

This is a continuous filing exam (27712-B). The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 11/18/2009, 02/19/2010 Under supervision, the Collection Equipment Operator operates either a one-person or multi-person manually loaded refuse collection or recycling vehicle. Assignments may include the Neighborhood Cleanup Program, Recycling Program, or other resource recovery or source reduction programs. Employees assigned to multi-person manually loaded refuse collection or recycling vehicles act as leadworker of assigned staff.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge Of Proper methods of lifting and carrying heavy loads Procedures and policies pertaining to refuse and other source separated recyclable material collection and disposal Heavy duty truck and equipment operations Safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collection and equipment operation Ability To Operate two and three axle trucks including equipment with dual drive Perform manual labor for extended periods under all types of climatic conditions Speak, read and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Instruct assigned staff of improper work methods Keep route records current Submit basic written reports when required Maintain good relationships with co-workers and the public
Employment Standards:
Minimum Qualifications: Either: One year of full-time experience in the class of Sanitation Worker in Sacramento County service. Or: One year of full-time experience in the operation of a two or three axle vehicle with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 30,000 lbs. or more. Special Requirements: License Requirement: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, Class B or higher, is required for positions in this class. Note: Failure to maintain a valid California Driver’s License, Class B or higher, constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Note: A copy of your current driver's license and current medical card must be submitted with your application and supplement. Please also submit a copy of your DMV printout, dated within the last 30 days. Note: California Driver’s License Class B or higher requires regular random drug testing. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
Supplemental Information:
Testing Process Minimum Qualifications – To be accepted into the testing process, the information submitted on the application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the required minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will advance to the next testing phase – the Training & Experience Evaluation Exam. Formula Rate (Training & Experience Evaluation) Exam – The evaluation of the candidate’s relevant experience, education and training, as shown in response to the Training & Experience Evaluation supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Only the responses to the Training & Experience Evaluation supplemental questions in this job announcement will be evaluated. All candidates successful in the testing process will be notified by mail of their score and ranking and placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the evaluation of the candidate’s responses to the Training & Experience Evaluation supplemental questionnaire. Note: Responses to the Training & Experience Evaluation supplemental questionnaire must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date in order to be evaluated. Note: The information provided should be consistent with the information in your standard County of Sacramento application and is subject to verification. Please refer to the Training & Experience Evaluation instructions (located in this job announcement) for guidance on how to respond to the supplemental questions. How to Apply As vacancies occur, a cut-off date will be established and posted in the County of Sacramento Employment Office. All applications/supplements received by 5:00 p.m. on the current posted cut-off date will be processed. Applications received after the current posted cut-off date will remain on file and processed after the next established cut-off date. Application packets may be submitted to our office on-line, in person or by mail. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the standard County of Sacramento application form and their responses to the supplemental questions on-line. However, any required additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts, etc.) must be submitted in person or by mail and clearly marked with the title of the job for which you are applying. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure his/her application, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and any other required document(s) are received by the current cut-off date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Note: Resumes may be attached to your submitted application. However, a resume (electronic or hard copy) will not substitute for the experience information that is required on your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety. A notation of “See Resume” will not substitute for the information requested on the application. To apply, please complete and submit a standard County of Sacramento application, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and any required document(s) by 5:00 p.m. on the application cut-off date to the: County of Sacramento Employment Office 609 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone 916-874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Inter-Office Mail Code: 06-007 www.saccountyjobs.org Note: The County of Sacramento Employment Office is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail or County interoffice mail. For information regarding other County jobs, call (916) 874-5627. You will be provided with a recorded message, accessible 24 hours a day. Applications are available by calling (916) 874-5593 or www.saccountyjobs.org. For additional information related to the County of Sacramento’s employee benefits, appeal rights, application and testing process information, please read the “Sacramento County Employment Benefits You...” brochure, review the "Employee Benefits" section on our website, or review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s). For Applicants with Disabilities ONLY Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete and submit the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out by applicant and their doctor to the Disability Compliance Office by the final filing date as listed in this job announcement. The Reasonable Accommodation Request Form can be obtained by clicking here or by contacting the Sacramento County Employment Office or Disability Compliance Office. Failure to submit this request by the final filing date may result in the County being unable to provide the requested accommodation in a timely manner for this administration of the examination. Sacramento County Disability Compliance Office 700 H Street, Room 5720 Sacramento, CA 95814 Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions Please note that your response to the Supplemental Questionnaire is the exam for this job posting, and your responses to the questions will be scored against a pre-determined formula. Responses to the Supplemental Questions not received by the final filing date will not be rated. Please complete the Supplemental Questionnaire attached to this job bulletin or if applying on-line, see the tab marked “Supplemental Questions”. This is an essential part of the testing process. When completing the Supplemental Questions, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for each question and explain your answers thoroughly. Please include 1) places of employment; 2) pertinent dates; 3) duties performed, etc. when responding to each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or the application will not be considered in scoring that part of the exam. Incomplete or missing responses to the Supplemental Questions will negatively affect your score. If you are not submitting your application on-line, include the steps below when preparing your responses to the Supplemental Questions. • Place ONLY your last name, first name, and middle initial on each page. • Identify each question on your responses. • Attach to your standard County of Sacramento application and submit by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Supplemental Questions.