Job Abstract

3% salary increase effective July 1, 2024, click HERE for details

Please click HERE to view " A Day in the Life" of a City of Riverside Solid Waste employee. We offer paid holidays, 4/10s, potential overtime, and a rich benefits package, including optional health, dental, and vision packages, as well as CalPERS retirement, and much more. Senior Solid Waste Operator average total compensation (salary + benefits) is $81,800.00.

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Solid Waste Operator to fill multiple vacancies in the Solid Waste Collection Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Senior Solid Waste Operator drives and operates equipment and performs manual labor in the daily collection of trash and recyclable and green waste materials for the City. Provides customer service, identifies and reports damaged containers, and regularly operates automated or roll off trucks.

The City will pay a $3,000 hiring bonus to new employees in this classification (external hires or transfers from other divisions only). The hiring bonus will be paid as follows:

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of various positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drive and operate various trucks and equipment to pick up and empty trash and recyclable and green waste materials into large collection containers; empty containers into refuse truck; gather other debris and operate mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping trash and recyclable and green waste materials.
• Regularly use and operate automated refuse truck and roll off truck; dispose of collected materials at designated transfer stations or locations.
• Direct driver in some movement of refuse truck in alleys, driveways and other locations; provide navigation and direction for efficient and effective work-flow.
• Complete pre-trip and post trip Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR); identify and report mechanical or other problems to the Fleet Department and Solid Waste Supervisor.
• Operate, use, and apply scooter and rear loader truck for daily refuse collection activities.
• Tag trash and recycling when necessary to inform customers of proper collection procedures; engage courteously with customers and general public.
• Respond to hazmat clean up and fluid spills; adhere and apply safety standards; perform weekly homeless camp clean ups and maintenance.
• Clean, monitor, and provide general maintenance for assigned vehicle daily.
• Prepare simple reports and documents
• May fulfill service orders for can repairs and replacements; perform stenciling and other work in the care and servicing of cans. 11. Participate in special City events as required.
• Train personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: One (1) year of experience comparable to that of a Solid Waste Operator in the City of Riverside or one year of experience operating an automated refuse truck.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate, valid class B California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.