Maintenance Worker Trainee 311/Swamper Crew

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division, is seeking dependable, safety-conscious, and hardworking Maintenance Worker Trainees (Swamper/Container Repair) to support the City’s refuse and recycling collection operations. Successful candidates will assist collection crews with daily operations, maintain and repair refuse containers, and help ensure the safe and efficient collection and disposal of residential and commercial waste and recyclable materials. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is committed to providing quality service to the community, maintaining a safe working environment, and supporting the efficient operation of the City’s refuse and recycling programs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

As a Maintenance Worker Trainee/Swamper, you will work alongside collection truck drivers to provide timely and efficient refuse and recycling collection services throughout the City of Oxnard. You will assist with the collection of waste and recyclable materials, safely mount and dismount collection vehicles as required, and help ensure collection routes are completed in accordance with established schedules and safety procedures. You will identify and report service issues, communicate collection concerns to the driver, maintain clean and orderly equipment, and provide courteous service to residents and businesses. You will also assist with special collections, the proper disposal of collected materials, and other collection-related duties that support the daily operations of the Public Works Department.

• Assist the collection truck driver with residential and commercial refuse and recycling collection routes.

• Collect, move, and return waste and recycling containers to their designated locations.

• Safely mount and dismount collection vehicles in accordance with established safety procedures.

• Identify and report blocked access, overflowing containers, prohibited materials, damaged containers, and other collection service issues.

• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, traffic, parked vehicles, and other hazards along collection routes.

• Communicate with the driver regarding route progress, unsafe conditions, missed pickups, and service concerns.

• Assist with maintaining clean and orderly collection vehicles and equipment.

• Perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions while following established safety procedures.

• Provide courteous and professional service to residents and businesses.

• Perform other collection-related duties as assigned.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Maintenance Technician

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker in that it provides semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance work.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Employees generally work a Monday through Saturday 4/10 schedule with days and hours of the week varying depending on assignment. Schedules are subject to change depending on operational needs. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance and operations work in support of City departments or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools, supplies and equipment for assignment; performs work following established safety policies and procedures.

• Operates and maintains assigned equipment, tools and supplies; performs basic inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; cleans and performs preventative maintenance; and monitors need for replacement or advanced repair/maintenance work.

• Plans, monitors and reviews inventory and supply needs; places orders or requests based on requirements.

• Maintains activity logs, records, work orders and related reports.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Positions assigned to container maintenance may be responsible for:

• Repairing and refurbishing commercial and industrial waste containers owned by the City;

• Operating a forklift to move containers;

• Assessing container damage for salvage purposes.

Positions assigned to transfer dispatching may be responsible for:

• Weighing and routing transfer trucks;

• Ensuring traffic flows smoothly on the MRF floor;

• Assisting with identifying and sorting of recycled materials;

• Operating of a forklift to remove and install port covers;

• Maintaining materials, logs and records.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Two (2) years of maintenance experience related to assignment. 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Experience in refuse collection, recycling operations, solid waste handling, container repair, or other physically demanding outdoor work is desirable.

• Knowledge of safe work practices around collection vehicles, traffic, heavy equipment, and waste-handling operations, including the ability to identify and report potential safety hazards.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.

• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There are currently two (2) full-time vacancies within the Public Works Department. 

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough reference check and background investigation. Some positions that work with or have access to the Police Department may require a polygraph exam. Select positions may require candidates to undergo a pre-employment medical and/or psychological evaluation. 

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

NOTE: 

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12-month probationary period. Internal applicant probationary periods will be governed by the applicable MOU. 

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.

This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: 

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for individuals/people with disabilities.  If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing within three business days of your scheduled interview or exam date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Raul Almanza at [email protected].

NOTE:

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.