REFUSE OPERATOR I (NON-CAREER)

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The City of Long Beach, Energy and Environmental Services Department is recruiting Refuse Operator I (Non-Career) employees to assist the Collections Division with the collection and disposal of municipal waste.

The Collections & Customer Service Bureau is composed of 159 employees, including 114 budgeted Refuse Operator employees that collect and dispose of solid waste and organic materials for 118,000 commercial and residential accounts in the City. This position reports to 2929 E. Willow Street, Long Beach. Typical working hours for this position are from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Empties refuse containers;
• Lifts, carries, and removes large or bulky items;
• Sets compaction blade to ensure capacity loading;
• Washes and cleans truck and truck beds;
• Refers customer complaints to supervisor;
• Reports unsatisfactory conditions of refuse containers;
• May operate a refuse collection truck;
• May be assigned to special events, collections, or details;
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A valid California Class A OR B Commercial Driver License (CDL) OR Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP); (proof required)*
• A clean driving record - Defined as having no more than two moving violations in the previous 12 months, and no convictions for Driving Under the Influence in the previous three years;
• Ability to: repeatedly climb in and out of a refuse truck, regularly lift and carry up to 60 pounds, and perform strenuous manual labor;
• Willingness to work various hours and/or shifts including weekends, holidays, overtime, or during emergencies, as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Prior work experience in solid waste and/or organics collection, disposal or related operations;
• Prior experience operating commercial vehicles used in solid waste and/or organics collection.

*Required documents must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Friday, November 27, 2026. To be considered, please submit an online application, including proof of a valid California Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) OR Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7173.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6314.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Closing Date/Time: 11/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific