Solid Waste Equipment Operator I/II - Now Hiring

The City of Beverly Hills is hiring a Solid Waste Equipment Operator I/II for full-time positions in the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include collecting residential refuse and performing heavy manual labor. The salary ranges from $62,135 to $80,905 annually, depending on qualifications. The selection process includes assessments and a medical screening. This position is not remote and is based at the Beverly Hills Public Works Building.
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Beverly Hills Public Works Building, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-3637-01
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary
Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do
The Public Works Department provides a variety of services related to the development, construction, inspection, improvement, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. This infrastructure includes traffic lights, sidewalks, streetlights, and roadways. In addition, Public Works runs the following enterprise operations: Water, Solid Waste, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Parking Operations.

What We're Looking For
The City of Beverly Hills is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Solid Waste Equipment Operator I or Solid Waste Equipment Operator II (dependent on qualifications). The incumbent of this position will perform collection of residential refuse which includes solid waste, mixed recycling, and organics (food and yard waste), and perform heavy manual labor involved with alley maintenance and bulky item pick-ups.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator I Job Description
Salary Range: $62,135 - $76,977 Annually
Solid Waste Equipment Operator II Job Description
Salary Range: $65,307 - $80,905 Annually

A Day at the Office: Public Works Waste Program
Selection Process:

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials. The selection process may consist of the following components:
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Virtual written exam
• Performance exam
• Oral exam/Panel interview
All candidates who pass the selection process will earn placement on an eligibility list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification. The eligibility list established for this recruitment may also be used to fill a lower-level position.

Additional Requirement
As set forth by the Department of Transportation Regulation 49 Part 382, finalist(s) will be subject to a pre-employment medical screening for alcohol and controlled substances. Finalist(s) will also be required to provide written consent for the City of Beverly Hills to obtain drug and alcohol testing records from all employers within the last two (2) years.

Benefits
This position is represented by the Municipal Employer's Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Additional details about benefits may be found in the MEA MOU, a copy of which is located at .

Conclusion
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.

Disaster Service Workers: All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Major Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Perform various solid waste collection duties including, but not limited to, curbside collections, alley collections, alley maintenance, and bulky item pick-ups.
• Safely and efficiently, operate various solid waste vehicles and heavy equipment, e.g., 3-axle collection vehicles (automated side loader, large rear loader, and front-end loader), mini rear loader, skip loader, forklift, high-powered chipping equipment and dump truck, and other vehicles on city streets, alleys, and freeways.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection (pre-trip and post-trip) and complete required checklist to ensure safe vehicle operation. Identify and report any mechanical problems or service needs to supervisor and fleet maintenance staff.
• Fuel or charge assigned vehicle and maintain the inside and outside of vehicle clean for safe operation.
• Report to supervisor any and all conditions that prevent pick-ups of refuse as scheduled.
• Collect solid waste (refuse, garbage, trash, etc.) from containers and empty into collection vehicles; safely clear any jams that may occur in the truck; compact refuse when necessary to ensure good loads and prevent littering.
• Recognize hazardous materials in the waste stream, take appropriate action, and report findings to supervisor.
• Transport and unload collected refuse to designated location for processing; maintain records of tonnage delivered to facility.
• Use heavy equipment and/or perform heavy manual labor in the collection of trash, bulky item pick-up, and alley maintenance.
• Make special pick-ups as needed; issue reminder tags or notices, as needed.
• Listen to customer concerns, questions, and complaints and provide solutions within the prescribed City regulations; provide copies of applicable solid waste rules and regulations as needed.
• Assemble, deliver, remove, and maintain City-provided waste containers as directed, e.g., solid waste, organic, green waste, etc.
• Use heavy equipment for the following: store, organize, and rearrange collected green waste, e-waste and hazardous waste; load and unload new shipments of supplies such as trash containers, absorbent, compost, etc.
• Assist with oil spill mitigation in public right-of-way by setting up traffic control devices and spreading absorbent.
• May assist with training activities for solid waste utility workers, maintenance workers, contracted personnel, temporary employees, and volunteers related to collection operations and the safe use of collection vehicles.
• May be required to respond to after-hours emergency conditions.
• Assist new or existing staff in learning departmental practices and protocols, methods, and procedures.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
In addition to the above essential duties, Solid Waste Equipment Operator II may perform, but not limited to, the following duties:
22. Participate and or lead training activities related to collection and street sweeping operations and the safe use of associated collection and street sweeping vehicles.
23. May assist with the evaluation of solid waste operations personnel.
24. Serve as a relief operator for street sweeping operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Solid Waste Equipment Operator I
• Experience: No experience required. One year of experience driving and operating equipment in the collection of solid waste and recycling materials is desirable.
• Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License and Certificate
• Possession of a valid California Commercial Class B driver's license without air brake restrictions and a California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two (2) years.
• Possession of a forklift certificate, or ability to obtain within three (3) months of appointment.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator II
In addition to the qualifications for the Solid Waste Equipment Operator I:
• Experience: Four years of experience in the collection of solid waste and recycling materials.
• Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License and Certificate
• Possession of a valid California Commercial Class B driver's license without air brake restrictions and a California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years.
• Possession of a forklift certificate.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

For a complete list of Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, please visit the following links:
Solid Waste Equipment Operator I
Solid Waste Equipment Operator II
The City offers a generous benefits package including CalPERS retirement benefits, medical, dental, vision and more.

To see detailed information about our Muncipal Employees Association benefits, please review the
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The hiring department will review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered.
By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, written/skill assessment, and oral examinations.
Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
• Yes
• No

02

ALL FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA EMAIL, so please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is accurate, current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Please be sure to include correspondence from @beverlyhills.org as an approved sender so that messages are not accidentally place into your spam/junk e-mail folder. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to check your email regularly and on a timely basis. Select "Yes" to reflect that you acknowledge that you read, understand, and agree with this statement.
• Yes
• No

03

What is your highest level of education completed?
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College Coursework
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Not Applicable

04

Do you possess a valid California Commercial Class B (or higher, i.e.: Class A) Driver License without air brake restrictions?
• Yes (Class A)
• Yes (Class B)
• No

05

Do you possess a valid forklift certificate?
• Yes
• No

06

How many years of professional experience do you have driving and operating equipment in the collection of solid waste and recycling materials?
• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years of experience

07

Please list the types of vehicles and/or equipment you have operated for the collection of solid waste and recycling materials. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A" in the box provided.
08

The performance of heavy manual labor involved with alley maintenance and bulky item pick-ups is an essential duty of this position. Please describe your professional experience doing alley maintenance and bulky item pick-ups. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A" in the box provided.
Required Question