Sanitation Worker

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

11/7/25, 1/9/26, 3/13/26, 5/8/26, 7/10/26, 9/11/26, 11/13/26

Under close supervision, positions in this class perform heavy manual labor and other related duties in connection with the collection and disposal of refuse.

Some positions in this classification are temporary and part-time only (intermittent). The positions are intended to facilitate the accomplishment of seasonal workload requirements. Please  for more information on intermittent employment.

Knowledge of

* Computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other specialized applications related to area of assignment

* Two-way radio communication devices and other related equipment

* Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)

* English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

* Proper methods of performing various types of manual labor

* Principles of effective customer service

* Basic principles and practices of waste disposal and recycling

Ability to

* Learn and apply laws, rules, and regulations related to refuse and disposal

* Understand and follow department policies and procedures

* Learn to operate vehicles and heavy equipment, and power and hand tools used in the collection and disposal of refuse

* Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers and the public

* Learn safety work methods and safety regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collection and equipment operation

* Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

* Understand and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

* Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly

* Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments

* Keep accurate and orderly records

* Maintain confidential information

* Read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment

* Complete and submit department forms when required.

* Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

* Learn to identify different types of waste and recycling in order to audit residential containers

* Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met

* Adapt to new technologies, work processes, and equipment

* Use technology for record keeping, training, and communication

* Follow verbal and written instructions

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid Driver's License, Class C or higher.

Note:

If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please  or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.

For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process.

In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Incumbents in this class must obtain a valid California Commercial Driver's License, Class B or higher, without an Airbrake Restriction, within 150 days of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for…