Senior Integrated Waste Collector

The Position

Senior Integrated Waste Collector – provide outstanding integrated waste services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, operating mechanical equipment, managing safety, and maintaining relationships with employees, officials, and the public.

• Operate assigned equipment for the collection and transportation of integrated waste on designated residential, commercial, or industrial routes.
• Picks up and deposits material from refuse containers into a refuse truck.
• Operate compaction and other mechanical equipment on the truck.
• Perform either automated or hand collection for assigned residential customers, bin collection for assigned commercial customers, or roll‑off collection for assigned industrial customers.
• Contact customers on matters affecting the collection of integrated waste.
• Oversee the work of Integrated Waste Collectors as required.
• Perform daily safety checks of collection vehicles and report problems, both orally and in writing.
• Perform minor maintenance of vehicles as required.
• Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports.
• Note conditions of refuse containers and report the existence of improper containers or materials that do not comply with City requirements for collection.
• Drive unit to disposal area and dispose of load.

• Education: High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Experience: One year operating vehicles requiring a California Commercial Class B, or higher driver’s license; ability to operate assigned integrated waste equipment safely and efficiently; ability to read, write, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• License: Valid California Commercial Class B, or higher driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
• Desirable: Additional years of experience in integrated waste collection operations and knowledge of the local street system and neighborhood geography.

Apply online through the City of Ontario Web site. Submit a complete application and resume; the application will be reviewed for eligibility and selection.