Landfill Equipment Operator III

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• Operates heavy equipment including D6/D8/D9 bulldozers, scrapers, grader, compactor, roller, etc.;
• Cut, level, stop, grade and finish slopes and landfill trenches; 
• Spread, cover and compact refuse;
• Operate landfill scale house;
• Grease, service, make minor repairs on equipment and perform landfill maintenance;
• May supervise and train one or more employees related to equipment operations;
• May perform temporary duties as a fill-in Landfill Lead Worker by assignment;
• Ability to readily spot objects under ambient, limited or artificial lighting;
• Perform computer data entry; and
• Operate a water truck, a knuckle-boom truck or other onsite and offsite vehicles as needed.

• The use, servicing and maintenance of track-laying type tractors, bulldozers and self-loading scrapers, power graders, and of other tractor drawn attachments such as carryalls;
• Motor vehicle laws affecting equipment operation;
• Methods and techniques used in the operation of a sanitary landfill;
• Operation of scale practices, charge and cash tickets;
• General principles of supervision and safe working practices;
• Drainage and basic engineering principles of grading and elevations;
• Principles of operation of a landfill;
• Types of materials; and
• Identification of materials not accepted at landfill (hazardous).

• Operate the types of heavy equipment ordinarily used in sanitary landfill operations;
• Follow and give oral and written directions;
• Keep accurate records and make simple reports;
• Work cooperatively with others and the public;
• Supervise and train employees as required;
• Perform heavy physical labor, including lifting 60 pounds;
• Lift, bend, stoop, walk on uneven terrain, run, climb and reach overhead;
• Push, pull, squat, twist and turn;
• Depending upon the weather, work outdoors in the heat, cold, dust, rain and sun glare;
• Stand or sit for long periods of time or work in confined spaces; and
• Work around noise, mists, fumes, vibrations, and chemicals.

• One year of experience as a Landfill Equipment Operator II or equivalent; AND
• Possess and maintain a valid Class C AND Class A or B California Driver's License.

• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certification in landfill operations; OR
• Class A or B license WITH tanker endorsement.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification.  Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. 

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS

Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.

DISCLAIMER

Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.