Sanitation Equipment Operators in the street sweeping section operate various heavy vehicular equipment to sweep residential streets. Sanitation Equipment Operators safely drive a motor-driven street sweeper on an assigned route according to an established schedule to clean streets. The operators inspect assigned equipment daily to ensure safe operation; maintain mileage, weight, route and vehicle inspection and service records; and receive and respond to complaints as appropriate. For more info... more details
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The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Sanitation Equipment Operator to be part of the Public Works Department/Sanitation Division Team!
The Department The Public Works Department is a dynamic organization that readily adapts to the needs of the Torrance Community in providing quality and reliable service to the public. The department is made up of over 200 employees within five distinct divisions who provide service to our residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic, sewers, and water systems.
The Division The Sanitation Division is divided into three sections that handles residential and City refuse and recycling collection, residential street cleaning, and maintenance of the City sewers and wastewater. The current position is in the street sweeping unit.
The Position Sanitation Equipment Operators in the street sweeping sectionoperate various heavy vehicular equipment to sweep residential streets. Sanitation Equipment Operators safely drive a motor-driven street sweeper on an assigned route according to an established schedule to clean streets. The operators inspect assigned equipment daily to ensure safe operation; maintain mileage, weight, route and vehicle inspection and service records; and receive and respond to complaints as appropriate.
For more information about the duties of the position, click here.
Note: Sanitation Equipment Operators work 10 hours a day, four days a week (4/10 schedule).
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Experience & Education Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Formal or informal education which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance; and one year of responsible experience in operating construction, agricultural, or heavy vehicular equipment and/or refuse trucks.
License and/or Certificates
Possess and maintain a valid Class B California Driver's License without any air brake restrictions and medical certification.
Ideal Candidate In addition to the minimum qualifications, successful candidates will possess the following:
At least one year experience operating heavy vehicular equipment;
Motor-driven street sweeping experience;
No driving points for at least one year;
The ability to work effectively with co-workers;
Good customer skills and the ability to interact with the public; and
The ability to work overtime and work a 4/10 schedule.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs.
Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Performance Test: Weighted 70% (Week of July 22nd) Panel Interview: Weighted 30% (Week of July 22nd)
SPECIAL NOTES
Visitwww.torranceca.govto find out more information about our community.
Applicants may test for this position only once in a twelve (12) month period.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information, click here. As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
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