Solid Waste Worker (2 vacancies) Salary $39,132.08 - $60,706.88 Annually Location City of Santa Cruz, CA Job Type Full-Time Department Public Works Job Number 19-024 The Position Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license is no longer required at time of application. The Sanitation Division will work with you to obtain a B license by the end of probation. Shifts begin at 4:30 am. Recruitment #19-024 Selection Timeline: (Note: The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director.) On Thursday 10/11/18 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit: Application - online application preferred; paper application accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out application form completely. Response to supplemental questions - will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here should also be included in your employment history on the main application. A three year DMV driving record printout (obtained within 30 days prior to recruitment closing date) will be required to be submitted on or before the scheduled interview date for qualified applicants . Note: DMV printouts obtained online ($2.00) are not official documents and will not be accepted in lieu of official printouts. Official printouts are issued by a Department of Motor Vehicles at a cost of $5.00. Please refer to this link for information prior to obtaining your DMV printout: . Week of 10/15 and 10/22: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Week of 10/29: Notification will be sent to all applicants regarding their status in the recruitment. Most highly qualified candidates will be contacted regarding selection interviews which may include a writing exercise. If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be required to submit conviction information. Under supervision, operates a variety of collection vehicles and collects refuse and recyclable materials on prescribed City routes; cleans and services collection vehicles; repairs and maintains refuse and recycling containers; and performs related work as required. Incumbents may work independently or as a member of a small crew. Typical Duties (May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.) Operates packer trucks, recycling trucks, front loader vehicles, roll-off container vehicles and street sweeping vehicles as assigned. Drives collection vehicles along routes on public streets while encountering heavy traffic and maneuvering tight and confined spaces. Lifts, carries, loads, and empties recycling, sweeper, and refuse containers. Drives to landfill site or processing facility when collection vehicle is loaded and unloads refuse or recyclables. Ensures vehicles are in proper working order; performs checks on vehicle parts and equipment according to vehicle check-out procedures. Cleans and services collection vehicles; repairs and maintains refuse and recycling containers. Receives crew assignments from supervisor; reviews "start-stop" orders for refuse and recycling collection; may direct crew activities on route. Assists in training other Sanitation Division employees in the safe and proper methods of performing Solid Waste Worker skills. Notifies customers when material is unacceptable, verbally or in writing. Tactfully responds to questions and comments from the public. Updates customer records and route information on in-vehicle routing software; completes daily can-count reports and other work records. Delivers recycle and garbage carts used for special events as needed. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including cleaning alleys of illegal dumping and minor tree trimming to ensure safe passage of vehicles. May be assigned to perform hand sweeping and steam cleaning of public thoroughfares that cannot be accessed by a City street sweeper. May be assigned to remove rocks, weeds, animal remains, bulk items such as furniture and shopping carts, and other debris from public sidewalks, paths, and other thoroughfares. Identifies security concerns, such as public loitering and behavioral issues and contacts law enforcement as necessary. May be assigned to assist in the maintenance shop. Performs other duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confining spaces, around machines and to climb and descend vehicles, and to operate varied vehicles, tools, and equipment; vision to read printed materials distinguish colors, such as color-coded cans and medical waste bags; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio and distinguish various sounds in noisy environments such as voices of co-workers and equipment horns and signals. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment and to type on an onboard computer. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, shovel, and pull materials and objects repetitively up to 40 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 65 pounds, and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, dust, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. May be exposed to needles and excrement. Employees may interact with upset public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. May encounter public loitering and behavioral issues. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge: The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of tools, vehicles, and equipment. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone. Safe driving practices and laws. Abilities: Learn basic solid waste collection and disposal principles, practices, vehicles, tools, and equipment for maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of a City, including residential solid waste collection. Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain the full range of equipment and tools required for the work. Obtain a California Class B drivers license by the end of the probationary period and continue its maintenance. Safely operates a heavily loaded three-axle truck and auxiliary hydraulic equipment. Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather. Follow verbal and written instructions. Adapt to new technologies and systems. Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic reports of work performed on onboard vehicle computer. Communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Act in a courteous and diplomatic manner when dealing with the public. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with any required licenses is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following: High School degree or equivalent; and Some experience in the maintenance and repair of tools, equipment, and vehicles. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Willingness to begin work at 4:30 a.m. Willingness to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required. LICENSES Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record. Possession of California Class B driver's permit within 3 months after appointment Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license by the end of the probationary period and continued maintenance of license. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with the Santa Cruz area and names of City streets. Ability to operate repair equipment such as welder, sprayer and sandblaster. Career Ladder Superintendent of Resource Recovery Resource Recovery Supervisor Solid Waste Worker LEAVE Vacation 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, add 8 hours for each additional year up to a maximum of 160 hours/year. Management Vacation 80 hours per year Sick 12 days/year Holidays up to 11 days/year, plus 3 floating holidays INSURANCE (available to employee and eligible dependents) Medical Depends on plan selected; City generally pays at least 90% of the cost of coverage. Participating members will contribute an additional $50 per pay period toward health care benefits. Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage. Life City provides a $25,000 life insurance policy. Long Term Disability City provides a long term disability plan. RETIREMENT All regular employees become members of Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average) plan. Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 11.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Accident Protection Insurance Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance Credit Union Direct Deposit Discount Bus Pass Program Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care Longevity Pay (2.5% of salary after 10 years) Medical Reimbursement Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Vehicle Allowance- $120 per month 01 Qualified applicants will be required to submit a recent (issued within 30 days), official, certified, true and attested three year driving record printout issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles on or before the scheduled interview date. Applicants may submit the DMV printout at time of application. The printout (Form H6) can only be obtained at the Department of Motor Vehicles, at the cost of $5.00. DMV printouts obtained online ($2.00) are not official documents and will not be accepted in lieu of official printouts At minimum applicants with more than two moving violations or responsibility for more than two vehicle accidents in the past three years will be disqualified. Failure to submit a DMV printout will result in disqualification. I have scanned and attached my DMV printout. Yes Not at this time, however I will provide the printout on or before the scheduled interview date. 02 Do you possess a high school degree or equivalent? Yes No 03 This position requires possession of a California Class B driver's permit within 3 months of hire and a valid California Class B driver's license by the end of probation. I accept these requirements: Yes No 04 Are you willing to begin work at 4:30 a.m., work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required? Yes No 05 This job requires walking for up to eight hours while performing tasks such as bending and lifting; and occasionally lifting up to 65 pounds while picking up refuse and recyclables. I accept this requirement: Yes No 06 Describe in detail your experience driving a three-axle truck. Give details on driving environments (e.g. high congestion areas) and types of driving problems encountered (e.g. maneuvering in tight spaces, backing up, etc.). Relate all experience mentioned to specific jobs in your work history. 07 Describe your experience, if any, driving a commercial vehicle on a public street. 08 Describe your experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles, tools and equipment. As much as possible, relate your experience to specific jobs in your work history. 09 Desirable Qualification: Describe any experience that you have operating repair equipment such as welders, sprayers, and sandblasters. Required Question Agency City of Santa Cruz Address 809 Center St., Room 6 Santa Cruz, California, 95060 Phone 831-420-5040 831-420-5250 Website