Transfer Equipment Operator

Position Overview

Transfer Equipment Operator I
* Revised role responsibilities include operating two or three-axle truck tractor/trailer combination vehicles and other refuse transport vehicles at transfer stations under close supervision.

Some positions in this classification are temporary and part-time only (intermittent). This classification is intended to facilitate seasonal workload requirements.

Under close supervision, operate two or three-axle truck tractor/trailer combination vehicles and other types of refuse transport vehicles; operate assigned equipment at refuse transfer stations.

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, 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.
• 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.
• Use electronic technology for record keeping, training, and communication.
• Learn to anticipate traffic patterns and run routes efficiently.
• Safely operate two or three-axle truck tractor/trailer combination vehicles, wheeled loaders, and other equipment commonly used at refuse transfer facilities.

• One year of full-time, paid experience operating vehicles that require a Commercial Driver’s License Class B, or higher, without an Airbrake restriction.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A without an Airbrake or 5th wheel 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.

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.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class A, without an airbrake or 5th Wheel restriction, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver…