Compost Operator

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is seeking a Compost Operator for its Operations & Maintenance Department in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. The ideal candidate should have experience operating heavy machinery, a class 'A' driver's license, and a commitment to workplace safety. The position includes a 4-day work week and various benefits, but it primarily requires on-site work at the composting facility.
JOB
THE OPPORTUNITY: Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator specializing in wheel loaders? Do you take pride in putting in a hard day’s work and not afraid of getting your hands dirty? Do you have a passion for contributing to safety in the workplace? The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) has an exciting opportunity for you as a Compost Operator in the Agency's Operations & Maintenance Department at the Inland Empire Regional Composting Facility (IERCF)! Come be a part of IEUA’s world-class organics recycling team!The perfect candidate for this position will: Be a collaborative individual that values safety.Have experience operating heavy machinery.Possess a class "A" driver's license.Communicate well with others, both verbally and in writing.The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) serves approximately 935,000 residents in western San Bernardino County and is proud of our reputation of promoting greater water supply reliability through significant contributions to a diverse regional water supply portfolio, including water from stormwater capture, recycling and reuse, and imported water supplies. The Agency continues to be fully committed to ensuring long-term success for the region by leading the way in water resource management, environmental sustainability, and providing essential sanitation services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner while safeguarding public health and promoting economic development. Here are a few ways the Inland Empire Utilities Agency is committed to helping you feel your best, work your best, and live your best while working with us: A 4-day work week with remote hybrid work schedules for some positionsA pension through California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)Generous employer monthly health benefit allowances to go towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompetitive vacation, floating holiday, sick time in addition to 12 agency paid holidaysEducation Reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal yearBasic life insurance coverage providedWellness Stipend of $500 per fiscal year457b Deferred Compensation ContributionInterest free loan for a computer purchase up to $3,000 This position is open until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline. There is one (1) vacancy in the Organics Management Unit. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.Salary Range: GU 174FLSA: Non-ExemptProbationary Period: 12 months Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation of a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty motorized general hauling, construction and maintenance equipment utilized in the operation of an indoor composting facility; performs routing servicing, minor repairs and maintenance of the facility's equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: A Compost Operator performs journey-level duties in the operation of front-end loaders and other equipment related to the production of compost. Work must be performed with skill and precision, with constant attention to crew safety in an indoor environment that includes tight work areas and adverse atmospheric conditions. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within a framework of established policies and procedures.Employees in this class typically report to a Compost Facility Supervisor.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.Operates large front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, pickup trucks, skip loaders, skid steers, water trucks and other light, medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment associated with the operation of the facility; moves composting material through various stages of the process; adds material and mixtures at various stages of the process.Performs visual safety inspections of equipment such as loaders, conveyers, belts, hoppers, screens and fans; completes inspection sheets; reports need for repair; performs minor maintenance tasks such as operating fans, making adjustments, fueling, refilling fluids and cleaning.Directs inbound trucks with biosolids, amendment and materials needed to create compost product to material drop-off area; loads various types and sized customer trucks to Department of Transportation standards; moves finished materials to outdoor storage areas, and may remove debris and waste products from the facility.Monitors material using sensor probes for proper temperature and fire; operates fans and blowers to adjust temperatures and improve air quality; operates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system within assigned work area.Performs housekeeping duties in the facility including cleaning and removing waste products, cleaning screens and vents, and janitorial tasks.Prepares a variety of work reports and records; attends meetings; participates in Authority and Agency safety training. May be required to operate a truck scale.May act for a Senior Operations and Maintenance Technician in that individual's absence.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information. Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (909) 993-1640 or hrdept@ieua.org at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE. "The Agency's success is obtained by creating a positive and diverse work environment which recognizes individual differences and experiences".