Solid Waste Equipment Operator I/II

The City of Beverly Hills is hiring a Solid Waste Equipment Operator I/II to perform residential refuse collection, operate heavy vehicles and equipment, and conduct maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include curbside and alley collections, vehicle inspections, and customer service. Candidates need a valid California Commercial Class B driver's license and relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $62,135 to $76,977, depending on qualifications.
About the position

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.

Responsibilities
• Perform various solid waste collection duties including curbside collections, alley collections, alley maintenance, and bulky item pick-ups.
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• Safely and efficiently operate various solid waste vehicles and heavy equipment, e.g., 3-axle collection vehicles, mini rear loader, skip loader, forklift, high-powered chipping equipment and dump truck.
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• Perform daily vehicle inspection (pre-trip and post-trip) and complete required checklist to ensure safe vehicle operation.
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• Fuel or charge assigned vehicle and maintain the inside and outside of vehicle clean for safe operation.
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• Report to supervisor any and all conditions that prevent pick-ups of refuse as scheduled.
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• Collect solid waste from containers and empty into collection vehicles; safely clear any jams that may occur in the truck.
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• Recognize hazardous materials in the waste stream, take appropriate action, and report findings to supervisor.
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• Transport and unload collected refuse to designated location for processing; maintain records of tonnage delivered to facility.
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• Use heavy equipment and/or perform heavy manual labor in the collection of trash, bulky item pick-up, and alley maintenance.
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• Make special pick-ups as needed; issue reminder tags or notices, as needed.
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• Listen to customer concerns, questions, and complaints and provide solutions within the prescribed City regulations.
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• Assemble, deliver, remove, and maintain City-provided waste containers as directed.
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• Use heavy equipment for storing, organizing, and rearranging collected green waste, e-waste and hazardous waste.
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• Assist with oil spill mitigation in public right-of-way by setting up traffic control devices and spreading absorbent.
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• May assist with training activities for solid waste utility workers and other personnel.
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• May be required to respond to after-hours emergency conditions.
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• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public.
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• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
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• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements
• Solid Waste Equipment Operator I: No experience required. One year of experience driving and operating equipment in the collection of solid waste and recycling materials is desirable.
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• Solid Waste Equipment Operator II: Four years of experience in the collection of solid waste and recycling materials.
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• Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
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• Possession of a valid California Commercial Class B driver's license without air brake restrictions.
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• Possession of a California DMV medical certificate dated within the last two years.
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• Possession of a forklift certificate, or ability to obtain within three months of appointment.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Salary Range for Solid Waste Equipment Operator I: $62,135 - $76,977 Annually
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• Salary Range for Solid Waste Equipment Operator II: $65,307 - $80,905 Annually
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• Covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of the Municipal Employer's Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).