Collection Equipment Operator

Overview

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/4/25, 9/2/25, 10/6/25, 11/3/25, 12/1/25.

Under close supervision, the Collection Equipment Operator I operates heavy duty refuse collection vehicles, delivers containers, and unloads refuse and recyclables at designated facilities.

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 about intermittent employment.

• Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to refuse collection and disposal
• Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as 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 lifting and carrying heavy loads
• Procedures and policies pertaining to refuse and other source separated recyclable material collection and disposal
• Heavy duty vehicle and equipment operation
• Safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collections and equipment operation
• Principles of effective customer service

• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
• Complete and submit department forms when required
• Keep accurate and orderly records
• Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
• Maintain confidential information
• Read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• 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
• Anticipate traffic patterns and run routes efficiently
• Operate two, three and four-axle trucks including equipment with dual drive

One year of full time paid experience in the waste management and recycling field, or in operating commercial vehicles that require a Commercial Driver’s License, Class B, such as large bus, box truck, tow truck, cement mixer, dump truck, or garbage truck.

AND

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B, or higher, without an Airbrake restriction.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

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.

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.

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