Collection Equipment Operator II *Revised

Collection Equipment Operator II
* Revised

• Salary: $66,461.04 - $80,763.84 Annually USD

The Position

Under general supervision, the Collection Equipment Operator II operates heavy‑duty refuse collection vehicles 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.

Next filing cut‑offs are at 5:00 pm on 10/10/25, 12/12/25, 2/13/26, 4/10/26, 6/12/26, 8/14/26, 10/9/26, 12/11/26*

• Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to refuse collection and disposal
• Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as databases, GPS navigation systems and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• Two‑way radio communication devices, and other related equipment
• Basic arithmetic (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 ensuring commitments are 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

• Two years of full‑time paid experience operating 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
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or higher without an Airbrake restriction
• Up to one year of experience in the waste management and recycling field may be substituted for one year of operating commercial vehicles

• Stand and walk on a daily basis
• Sit for extended periods of time while operating equipment
• Occasionally bend, stop, squat, kneel, twist/turn or crouch
• Climb on and off equipment
• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance; in excess of 75 pounds with assistance
• Occasionally tip, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds without assistance; in excess of 100 pounds with assistance
• Have sufficient strength, stamina and agility to perform medium to heavy manual labor for periods of time

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather
• Work around dust, dirt, odors, and refuse
• Work in loud or noisy areas
• Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts
• Work in enclosed tight spaces
• Work various shift, overtime, weekends, holidays and non‑routine hours

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut‑off date.  to apply.

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