Solid Waste Transfer Operator

City of Oxnard

Oxnard (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

City of Oxnard seeks a Solid Waste Transfer Operator to drive a city-owned 18-wheel tractor/trailer, transporting refuse, green waste, and recyclables within Ventura County. Requires 4 years of relevant operation experience and a valid California Class A license with air brakes and trailer endorsement.

Ability to pass a road test and maintain logs is essential. Position offers full-time hours with potential overtime; workplace safety and teamwork are emphasized, with opportunities to work across

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Four years of equipment operation or related trades experience.
Must possess valid California Class A Commercial License with air brakes and trailer endorsement.
Must pass road test and maintain safety record.
English proficiency for effective communication with staff, customers, and vendors.
Hazardous Waste endorsement desirable.

Responsibilities

This role requires strong teamwork to collaborate with colleagues and support staff and ensure smooth daily operations.
Learn to operate a landfill tipper for unloading trailers in compliance with site procedures and safety guidelines.
Maintain open communication and a cooperative attitude to achieve team goals and deliver high-quality service.
Follow safe driving practices while operating a large tractor/trailer on public highways.
Inspect, maintain, and service assigned vehicles; check oil, gasoline, and fluids; inspect brakes; weigh truck and log daily activity.
Collect and maintain weigh tags and other required records; drive trucks with swept trailers and keep windows clean.
Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate proficiency in vehicle control and 9- or 10-speed manual shifting and pass a road test.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Road test

Reading laws

Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The City of Oxnard's Environmental Resources Division is seeking an experienced Solid Waste Transfer Operator to join the team! The Solid Waste Transfer Operator, throughout the day, drives a city-owned 18-wheel tractor/trailer to transport refuse, green waste, and recyclables from the City’s Material and Recycling Facility to designated landfills, mulching, and recycling centers, primarily within Ventura County, with occasional travel outside the area.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This role requires strong teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and support staff. You will work closely with team members to ensure smooth daily operations, share responsibilities, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Ability to learn how to operate a landfill tipper for unloading trailers in compliance with site procedures and safety guidelines.

Open communication, mutual support, and a cooperative attitude are essential to successfully achieving team goals and delivering high-quality service.

Follows safe driving practices while operating a large tractor/trailer on public highways and roads.

Cleans, maintains, and inspects assigned vehicles; performs servicing tasks such as checking and refilling gasoline, oil, and water, inspecting brake systems; weighs the truck and keeps an accurate daily truck log.

Collects and maintains weigh tags from landfill weighmasters; maintains other records as required.

Drive trucks with a swept trailer, and clean windows and mirrors.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures

Can show full control and knowledge of the vehicle and shifting of nine or ten-speed manual transmission.

Can pass a road test given from pre-tip, driving, shifting, backing, road control, parking, and post-trip.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Maintenance Specialist

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician, Senior in that it performs both skilled maintenance and skilled repair work and provides troubleshooting of equipment issues.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

WORK SCHEDULE

The normal work days vary from Monday through Saturday, with work hours from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm or 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, depending on shift assigned. Shifts are worked on a four-day, ten-hour schedule with two consecutive days off. 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. Work hours and shift are subject to change based on operational needs. May be required to work holidays. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

Essential Functions

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

Performs skilled maintenance and repair work in assigned trade and/or area; plans, prioritizes, and schedules activities to complete repairs and maintenance work in an efficient and timely manner; selects proper tools and equipment for assignment; monitors work site safety; performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.

Performs maintenance inspections; troubleshoots equipment, maintenance, and/or system issues; identifies repair needs; reviews repair versus replacement costs and makes recommendations; performs required repairs or works with outside contractors for project completion.

Organizes and maintains assigned equipment and tools; inspects, cleans, and performs preventative maintenance to ensure operability and reliability of equipment and tools.

Reviews equipment and materials required for daily maintenance and work projects; initiates requests for or purchases approved materials and supplies.

Prepares and/or maintains activity records, logs, work orders, material requests, reports and/or technical documentation for equipment or building systems.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of equipment operation/driving experience or formal trades experience in one or more areas related to the assignment

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid medical card and valid non-restricted California Class A Commercial License with air brakes and trailer endorsement with no restrictions.

Must possess a safe and responsible professional driving history.

Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors.

Highly Desirable

Hazardous Waste endorsement and other endorsements are highly desirable.

General Information

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is to fill this position only. There is 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 your request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

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 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 raul.almanza@oxnard.org.

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.

Retirement Contributions

New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation Time

Full time employees accrue vacation time at a rate of 4.39 - 8.08 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Sick Time

Full time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.

Bilingual Pay

A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

Educational Incentive

For positions that do not require a Bachelor's Degree, the City offers an educational incentive award of 2.5% for employees that complete 30 work-related college semester units above the minimum education requirements for the position.

Health And Dental

Level One – For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.

Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $2,054.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will provide $66.80 per month towards dental insurance.

Life Insurance

City employees receive Basic Life Coverage and have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Deferred Compensatio

The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

Tuition Reimbursement

Full-time employees receive reimbursement of educational expenses including the costs of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, and books at a rate of 50% for work related coursework up to a maximum of $500 per fiscal year.

Holidays

The City observes 12 holidays per year