Hybrid Landfill Coordinator chez City of Lompoc, CA
City of Lompoc, CA · Lompoc, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Junior
- Bureau à Lompoc
About the Department
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND FUTURE FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME VACANCIES. Interested applicants must submit on-line application -- NO paper applications will be accepted.
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The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline, if sufficient numbers of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City's website.
Under general supervision, the class of Landfill Coordinator represents an entry-level position in providing traffic control and refuse inspection at the landfill site, including load check inspection of acceptable public and privately collected refuse to be disposed of at the landfill site. Incumbents perform semi-skilled manual duties; operate water truck for dust control; and perform other specifically related work as required. Incumbents must enter this classification with mechanical abilities. Job knowledge relative to the landfill site may be gained through on-the-job experience.
EXAMINATION PROCESS: Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, responses to supplemental questions, and DMV printout, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include, but is not limited to written examination, performance examination and/or panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.
SELECTION PROCESS: As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. In addition, this position requires a commercial driver's license (class B) and is subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.
Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.
Position Duties
The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Directs all vehicles in a safe manner to the appropriate unloading area
- Inspects all materials received
- Assists in the placement of traffic control devises
- Operates a water truck to control dust and for compaction of travel ways
- Uses landfill scale computer system
- Assists in collecting of cash, use fees and preparing use fee charge tickets
- Assists the equipment operators in the minor maintenance and cleaning of power-driven equipment
- Assists in the placement of litter control fencing
- Performs general maintenance functions
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Include any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is: One (1) year of general maintenance, sanitation or landfill work, including some operation of large motorized equipment, and operation of a personal computer.
LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of a valid and appropriate commercial driver's license (class A or B) with a tanker endorsement, OR the ability to acquire within six (6) months. Applicants must submit a satisfactory driving history, as obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV printout), dated within the last six months, at the time of application submittal.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Simple record keeping
- Proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used at the landfill site
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
- Basic computer operations.
ABILITY TO:
- Maintain simple records
- Safely direct vehicle traffic
- Drive and operate a heavy-duty motorized vehicle efficiently and safely
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, including local and/or state laws pertaining to landfills
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and co-workers
- Operate personal computer
Other Qualifications
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL: Strength: Heavy- Exert force of 50-100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently, or up to 10-20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, push/pull, twist at the waist, handle, grip, grasp. Occasionally sit, finger/type, climb stairs and ladders, reach at and below shoulder level. Occasionally extend neck upward, downward and side to side. Rarely crawl or kneel. Vision: Visual acuity which could be corrected sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; average depth perception needed. Hearing: Hearing ability to effectively hear/comprehend oral instructions and communication.
MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL: Work cooperatively and interact appropriately with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public; read/comprehend simple material; utilize simple math skills; utilize simple writing skills; understand, remember and carry out detailed but not complex job instructions; respond quickly to changing priorities; deal with the general public; communicate effectively orally; work under pressure; and train other workers.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Incumbents are subjected to adverse conditions such as working in inclement weather, dirt, odors, and other conditions common to a landfill site. Constantly work outdoors, occasionally indoors. Constantly work with others, occasionally work alone. Frequently exposed to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, excessive noises, slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Frequently drive equipment/vehicles. Occasionally exposed to chemicals, solvents, grease or oil; use a computer. Rarely work at unprotected heights or work with explosives; and rare exposure to flames/smoke.
