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ABOUT US York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success. Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner. Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed. The Public Works Department is comprised of eight divisions that fall under the direction of the Public Works Director. Each division provides an important service to the citizens of York County and contributes to the quality of life experienced by those who live in our county. Of those eight divisions, Solid Waste Disposal operates a construction, demolition, and land clearing debris landfill; and provides disposal services for household garbage. ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY We are excited to hire a full-time, non-exempt (40 hours per week), Heavy Equipment Operator I. In this position, you will learn to improvise, adapt, and overcome any situation or obstacle from on-the-job training. You will operate a variety of heavy equipment for the maintenance of the York County Landfill. You will also have the opportunity to learn to operate roll off truck, dozer, off road truck, compactor, loader, skid steer, grapple, grass cutting tractor, and track hoes. Landfill experience is a plus, but not required. All employees receive uniforms, safety supplies/training and $175.00 steel toe boot allowance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM with overtime available depending on department needs. Rotational Saturday work from 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM. As an essential employee, you are required to work during all inclement weather conditions and on holidays as needed. Benefits: Participation in the South Carolina Retirement System, comprehensive medical benefits, sick, vacation and holiday pay. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Performing a variety of landfill maintenance tasks using vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery; including compacting waste, hauling waste, blading roads, loading and moving dirt, cleaning detention ponds, cutting and cleaning ditches and installing rip rap, checking dams, stacking brush daily, dumping 20 yard boxes, hauling metal box, lacing tires in trailer, removing downed trees from fence line, covering C&D with soil, basic land grading, cutting grass, sewing seed and blowing straw. • Working in transfer station, operating a loader, yard tractor, or grappler. • Inspecting equipment regularly for proper and safe operating condition. • Performing basic mechanical task: cleaning air filters, adding fluids, greasing friction joints, etc. • Operating basic survey equipment: transit, level, and laser levels. • Operating Carlson GPS location equipment in waste compactor, tracks waste compaction, maintains safe 3:1 slope and controls daily construction of C&D. Other Duties: • Responding to after-hours emergency calls as required. • Performing preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs of equipment, machinery, and tools. • Other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU ABOUT YOU - Education and Experience Requirements: • Completion of high school/GED or specialized vocational training and 2 (two) years of related experience. • Experience working in a landfill preferred. Certifications and Licenses: • Must possess high school diploma/GED equivalency or specialized vocational training. • Valid state Class “B” Commercial driver’s license required; Class A preferred. • CPR and First Aid Certification and/or the ability to obtain through County offered training. Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Attributes: Knowledge: • Knowledge of operating heavy equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as waste compactor, excavator, pan, motor grader, yard dog, skid steer, dozer, roll off truck, flatbed truck, tandem dump truck, lowboy, grass cutting tractor, loader, off road truck, straw blower and other specialized heavy equipment. Skills: • Skilled in operating medium use equipment such as chain saws, mowing equipment, pole saw, concrete saw, blower, and other hand tools. Abilities: • Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature. • Ability to operate complex machinery. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical and Dexterity Requirements: Requires work involving: walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling under 1/3 of the time; standing, sitting, gripping or feeling with hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, or hearing 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; and lifting up to 25 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Vision Requirements: Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). Potential Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The job may risk exposure to indoor environment, outdoor environment, noise, extreme temperatures, vibration, moisture and/or humidity, dust, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, and potential for violence/physical altercations. JOB DESCRIPTION Working on Saturday is required in this position. All Solid Waste Disposal employees are placed in rotation to work on Saturdays. Saturday work is from 7:00 am until 12:30 pm and average 2 Saturdays each month. Inmates are utilized at the landfill for certain task. At times you will work with inmates. Solid Waste Disposal employees are essential employees. Meaning when county offices are closed due to inclement weather SWD employees are required to report to work. County employees receive 12 holidays each year. SWD employees observe 7 of those holidays and will work 3 of the scheduled holidays. 2602.Heavy Equipment Operator I SW Disp.docx Disclaimer York County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Closing Date/Time: 2023-03-31

Description This position involves complex motor equipment operation work. HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.40 - $26.73 OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include the safe and efficient operation of medium sized and heavy construction equipment, heavy trucks dozer, compactors, motor grader, front-end loader and mowing tractor and routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment. Minimum Qualifications Position requires a high School Diploma (or GED),supplemented by two (2) years of work experience in the operation of heavy equipment OR any equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A valid SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B is preferred.Closing Date/Time:

Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of driving experience with a Commercial Driver License. One (1) year of additional experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Licenses or Certifications: Current Class B* Commercial Driver License. Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License and/or required endorsements within ninety (90) days of employment, as required by position. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Notes to Applicants This position is an Operator Sr. position in the ARR Litter Abatement Curbside Composting Division. The Curbside Composting Operator provides weekly manual collection services to the City of Austin residential customers utilizing the rear-loader or multi-packer, servicing up to 1,500 homes a day. This very physically demanding position will manually collect bags, branch bundles and personal containers and 96 or 32 gallon carts of yard trimmings and organics from curbside, transport collected yard trimmings and organics via a rear-loader or multi-packer and unload them at a processing site. This position will require some or all of the following: boarding and exiting the cab of a refuse collection truck, as well as stepping on and off the rear step using hand and foot holds pulling your own body weight. They work in all types of weather (i.e. cold, wet, hot, etc.) and will be on their feet, walking, bending, stooping and picking up heavy items for most of their work day. This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above. Additional Information: Benefits: Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set. A detailed and complete job application is required and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like for us to consider. If you are applying for a driving position that requires a Commercial Driver License ( CDL ), please list ALL CDL employers on your application. This information is used to determine your salary for CDL jobs. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. You will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application. Furthermore, if selected as the top candidate, you will not be permitted to present additional work experience for salary calculation purposes. This position is considered an essential position, which means it is expected that an employee comes to work during any City Closure or emergency to include bad weather and any other unexpected events or shutdowns. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Physical requirements for Operational Positions: The employee is required to perform the following tasks during the normal course of an approximately eight (8) to ten (10) hour day, four (4) to six (6) days a week. This position involves sitting while driving a commercial refuse vehicle as well as entering or exiting the cab and the rear step of the truck using hand and foot holds pulling body weight about 18-36 inches around 1250 times per day. The employee will apply up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. The position requires constant standing and grasping of hand holds roughly 32-54 inches from step to handle while riding on the back of the truck with frequent stops. This will involve continuous use of arms, shoulders, legs and feet to operate drive/steering inputs. Additionally, the employee will frequently be expected to perform tasks involving stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, lifting and stooping while inspecting vehicle, while rolling 50+ pound refuse containers or throwing items into a refuse truck at approximately 5 feet high. This position walks from house to house to retrieve carts, brush, bulk, and bags for approximately 8-10 hours during a normal work day and works in extreme heat, cold, rain and other bad weather. Additional hazards include working close to mechanical parts, oils, fumes/odors/gases, noise, repetitive motions and vibration which expose joints and muscles to vibration and shock produced by the truck as well as walking near traffic, uneven surfaces, mud, snow, ice or rain daily. Employees may come in contact with blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Employees must have sufficiently good eyesight to drive and inspect trucks and other equipment. Additionally, listening while driving is necessary to hear emergency vehicles and other issues with traffic or operational equipment. Employees must also be able to hear and speak to communicate with supervisors, dispatchers, and citizens. Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview. Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview. NOTE : All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises Pay Range $23.62 - $27.42 Hours Monday-Friday; 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Employee will be required to work holidays, after hours or weekends and other areas due to business needs. Job Close Date 04/04/2023 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4108 Todd Lane, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Picks up, processes, or disposes of trash, brush, litter, recyclables, bulky items, re-use items, or compostable items and dumps collected materials at designated dump sites/landfill. Maintains dedicated bus lanes and bikeways on residential and major streets in City of Austin. Pre-trips all vehicles and heavy equipment, as required by management; maintains detailed vehicle and equipment records; completes paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection activities. Learns and follows routes, reads street maps, and micro-routes to locate route destinations. Trains others in the proper use of equipment and vehicles as required by management. Sets up, operates, and maintains (as required by position) automated collection vehicles, street sweeper vehicles, rear-loader vehicles, rubber-wheeled loader, truck-mounted knuckle-boom grapple loader (crane), tractor trailer rig, truck trailer rig to haul equipment and materials, heavy equipment, landfill-wheeled trash compactor; track dozer loader with waste handling, paddle wheel scraper, track dozer with angle and straight blade, brush tub grinder, motor grader, wheeled/tracked excavator, fuel service truck, forklift, tanker, high-lift rubber tire loader, dump truck, water truck, roll-off truck, roll-off truck/roll-off trailer combination, and other industry related equipment as assigned. Checks, refills, or changes fluids, belts, hoses, or safety features of various waste management industry equipment. Operates hand tools, air-powered wrenches in performing replacement of worn equipment parts; uses hand tools such as backpack blower, rake, shovel, and sweep to stack, load, and unload smaller debris and litter (as required by position). Hauls leachate and documents all loads following regulatory guidelines pertaining to landfills (as required by position). Decides whether to pick up trash that is set out improperly. Provides information to customers when appropriate and responds to routine customer questions about work being performed. Places customer notices, door hangers, and public information literature. Cleans up illegal dump sites, parkland, targeted homeless encampment sites, and other sites with high volume of trash-related complaints or concerns throughout the City of Austin. Follows all safety rules. Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations. Assists other Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) crews as directed and performs other duties as assigned and performs the tasks of ARR Associates, Operator Trainees, and Operators as needed. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of ARR processes, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and vehicles. Skill in reading and understanding blueprints and plans. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Skill in heavy lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the work being performed. Skill in operating power tools. Skill in using small hand tools. Skill in reading and writing English necessary to the level of tasks performed. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English including manuals and instruction panels. Ability to operate required vehicles safely. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to train or assist in the training of employees as required by management. Ability to drive and operate various truck/tractor and trailer combination vehicles on residential streets. Ability to manipulate knuckle boom grapple loader in tight restricted spaces. Ability to communicate safety procedures. Ability to read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions. Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of driving experience with a Commercial Driver License. One (1) year of additional experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these qualifications? Yes No * Are you a current Austin Resource Recovery Department Employee? Yes No * Describe in detail how you meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements, account for the years of related experience, and explain any substitutions of experience for education (if applicable). (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a Current Class B Commercial Driver License. Do you have a Current Class B Commercial Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Current Class B Commercial Driver License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that internal hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * How many years of driving with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) do you have? None Less than 1 year More than 1 year but less than 2 years More than 2 years but less than 3 years More than 3 years but less than 4 years More than 4 years but less than 5 years 5 years + * Do you have Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire a CDL license and/or its endorsements within 90 days of employment. Yes No * Please list your heavy equipment experience including and commercial driving experience detailing where and/or what position on your application you used a commercial driver license and which commercial driver license equipment you used. Please be sure to include Employer Name and years of experience with each piece of equipment. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A. (Open Ended Question) * To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No * How did you hear about this opportunity? (The information requested is optional and is not considered as part of the application for employment.) Employee Referral Online Advertising/Media ARR Job Fair Workforce Solutions Job Fair COA Website CDL Driving School Other Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents

ATTENTION Merit System Employees: Do not apply through this site. If you are a current Merit System employee, please click HERE to log into the internal career site. Grade 20 Click HERE for Salary Ranges CLOSE DATE 03/31/2023 SUMMARY Landfill Supervisors in the Merit System are responsible for the day to day operations of the landfill. They monitor all of the areas of the landfill including the scale house, public unloading areas, the working face, road maintenance, dirt hauling, and security. Landfill Supervisors assist in the management of the landfill by utilizing a variety of equipment, computers, and personnel to safely dispose of collected refuse, while adhering to environmental regulations, and policies regarding landfill operations. They monitor environmental impacts of the landfill to include methane gas emissions, ground water, and surface water. Their work is performed under the general direction of a supervisor, and the employee receives overall objectives and resources needed to perform the work. An employee in this classification is given wide latitude in the operation of the facility, resolves most of the conflicts that arise, and coordinates work with others. Incumbents in this role keep their supervisor informed on progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications. Landfill Supervisors work is reviewed through on-site inspections, written reports, evaluations, and results obtained. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Performs various administrative duties (e.g., documentation/report reviewing, assisting with inventory) and professional development activities in order to remain in compliance with federal, state and local solid waste regulations, (EPA, ADEM, and Jefferson Co. Health Dept.). Communicates orally and in writing with a variety of groups (e.g., City departments, regulators, citizens, businesses) to provide information, articulate rules and procedures, discuss issues, and negotiate through various methods including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, letters, and other forms of written communication. Monitors environmental impacts of New Georgia Landfill and Eastern Area Landfill including methane gas emissions, groundwater, surface water, etc. to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws (EPA, ADEM, and Jefferson Co. Health Dept.). Oversees Landfills’ daily operations, including work performed in the scale house, public unloading areas, the working face, road maintenance operations, dirt hauling operations, security/access control, etc. to ensure proper completion of work and compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws (EPA, ADEM, and Jefferson Co. Health Dept.). Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job. Driver's license. Experience working in a landfill including knowledge of the acceptable types of waste permitted for specific landfills to ensure compliance with EPA and ADEM guidelines. Experience working with landfill development activities to include prepping areas for new units to be installed, maintaining existing units, erosion control, interpreting landfill development plans, blueprints, and/or topographic maps used in landfills, and vegetation management. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies. Commercial Driver's License. Landfill Operator's Certificate from SWANA. Associate's degree or higher in a field related to Industrial Technology, Solid Waste Management, or other closely related fields. Coursework in Engineering (e.g., civil engineering, environmental engineering, agricultural engineering). Previous supervisory experience. COMPETENCIES: Adaptability & Flexibility. Computer & Technology Operations. Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use. Leadership & Management. Oral Communication & Comprehension. Physical Abilities. Planning & Organizing. Problem Solving & Decision Making. Professionalism & Integrity. Researching & Referencing. Self-Management & Initiative. Sensory Abilities. Small Tool & Equipment Use. Teamwork & Interpersonal. Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge. Technical Skills. Training & Facilitation. Written Communication & Comprehension. CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES: Knowledge of Alabama Department of Environmental Management laws dealing with construction and maintenance. Knowledge of appropriate citizen interactions when dealing with the public. Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance (e.g., check fuels, fluids, oil levels) for heavy duty trucks, vehicles, and equipment (i.e., fire apparatus, tractors and backhoes). Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures regarding hazardous materials (Hazmat). Knowledge of engineering maps and records. Knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Knowledge of federal guidelines regarding waste disposal. Knowledge of solid waste management systems (incineration, composting, landfills) and types of waste (medical, biological and hazardous). Knowledge of the appropriate uses and functions of heavy or construction equipment (e.g., what type of equipment can be used where). Knowledge of the Clean Water Act, the primary federal law in the US governing water pollution, with the goal of eliminating the release of high amounts of toxic substances into water, eliminating additional water pollution, and ensuring that surface water meets standards necessary for human sports and recreation. Knowledge of the codes for various types of waste to be dumped in a landfill. Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) rules and regulations. Knowledge of the Erosion Control, Sediment Control, and Storm Water Management ordinance. Knowledge of the rules and procedures of the landfill, including types of allowable waste, procedures for weighing customers in and out, etc. Knowledge of the types of landfill permits and the rules and regulations related to landfill permits. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as landfills and construction sites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website: http://www.pbjcal.org/ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.

Summary WHY WORK FOR WACO: Impact the future Meaningful and challenging work Make a difference and improve communities Competitive salary and benefits Chance to do work you are passionate about Job Security Desire to give back Primary Duties Minimum Salary: $20.71 Under basic supervision, performs a variety of customer service and maintenance functions at the City landfill and recycling center for Solid Waste Department (SWD) including operating heavy equipment. Qualifications Required: Six months of specialty vehicle operations experience Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License Preferred: High School Diploma or GED Physical Demands Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Closing Date/Time:

Description SENIOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL OPERATOR Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Senior Water Pollution Control Operator . The ideal candidates will have a journeyman level understanding of Wastewater Treatment and the associated equipment and controls required to operate those systems. The Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant is a Class V Wastewater Treatment Facility with Recycled Water production. The Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant is undergoing an exciting transition, we are replacing original processes, structures, and equipment with the latest treatment technologies and we would like you to be part of that upgrade. The SWPCP is currently constructing new Screening, Pumping, Grit Removal, Sedimentation, Odor Control, Power Distribution, and SCADA system as the first major replacement effort. The Plant is also in design for a new Secondary Treatment process with Dewatering and Thickening to carry the city forward in our on-going effort to protect the bay and provide high-quality Recycled Water. The Senior Water Pollution Control (WPC) Operator provides support for their team members on an assigned shift. The Senior WPC Operator, as the shift supervisor, oversees the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the treatment process, plant equipment, and facilities. The Senior WPC Operator is a reliable communicator that prioritizes tasks and ensures that Operators, Maintenance, and other team members work in a safe and productive environment. For a complete job description, please click here: Job Description Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): Performs all water pollution control operator duties including, operating centrifugal pumps, piston pumps, valves, sluice gates, blowers, mechanical bar screens, chemical feeders, chlorinators, collectors, aerators, channel masters or grinders; monitors, reads and calculates the flow of water through the Water Pollution Control Plant by meters, gauges and visual inspections. Oversees and inspects the work of assigned staff, and ensures the safe, compliant and effective operation of the plant. Coordinates emergency response measures at the plant; notifies the Department of Public Safety as needed; and is familiar with contingency plans, operations, layout and activities in the facility, including the location of all pertinent records and documents. Monitors all of the plant processes to ensure that local, state, and federal regulatory requirements are met. Reviews, comments and makes recommendations on plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Projects during design and construction at the Water Pollution Control Plant. Acts as liaison and coordinator for contractors and vendors on an as-needed-basis. Operates and makes minor repairs to engines, motors, pumps, sedimentation basins, chlorinators, contact channels and other related equipment. Becomes proficient at the use and application of the Plants Computerized Maintenance Management System and issues work orders in a timely fashion to ensure equipment is properly maintained. Certifies log books entries are accurate, complete and meet established guidelines. Performs analytical tests as needed. Performs confined space entry and may oversee such entries and ensure compliance with appropriate safety regulations Conducts sampling and monitoring by boat in the outfall channel, sloughs and ponds as necessary Ensures cost effective operations through the control and monitoring of electrical and chemical usage and costs. Regulates removal of primary sludge, sedimentation tank skimming and programming of sludge cycles. Checks and reviews time cards, and ensures compliance with vacancy guidelines; assists in training assigned staff and makes recommendations for improvement when needed. May act as the Designated Operator in Charge for the Water Pollution Control Operations Manager in his/her absence. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required in both the field and the office. The ability to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, heat, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to chemicals, hazardous materials, skin irritants, fumes, and solvents. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to perform confined space entries, climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy traffic conditions. All the work at the plant requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and/or established safety programs to perform the job. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience : The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: Graduation from high school or tested equivalent, AND Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Chemistry, biology and operation of: primary treatment, oxidation ponds, fixed growth reactors, air flotation tanks and filtration; polymer, chlorine and sulfur dioxide additions, and other related wastewater and water reclamation technology, equipment and practices. Principles and practices necessary in the operation of filtration and disinfection for a Water Reclamation Plant. Principal and practices necessary in the operation of the Power Generation Facility and operation of related equipment. Regulatory agency guidelines as they apply to discharges of wastewater for both receiving water and water reclamation discharge. Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles. Safety procedures pertaining to plant operations, including the techniques for handling and storing hazardous chemicals, and responding to and reporting chemical spills and other emergencies. Skill in: The use of hand, power, mechanical, electrical and pneumatic tools, parts and support equipment including their proper identification and application. Ability to: Carry out all of Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant standard operating procedures, and operations and maintenance requirements. Read and interpret drawings, plans, schematics and specifications. Keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and memoranda. Supervise and train assigned staff. Perform all plant operations without direct supervision. Analyze and correct plant operations problems, and ensure continuous safe operation of the plant. Perform routine laboratory analysis for treatment and process control evaluation. Work as a an effective member of a team capable of listening, taking direction and offering support. Travel to various and remote locations in and around the Water Pollution Control Plant, surrounding ponds and landfill area. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Respond to emergencies at any time of the day or night, or on weekends or holidays; occasionally perform duties for periods longer than the normal eight-hour work day or more than five days per week, or both. Work with, in, and around influents containing industrial wastes, plant process chemicals, hazardous materials, and residential sewage. Read and interpret gauges and other recording devices reflecting wastewater treatment plant operations and make complex operational adjustments based on recorded data. Wear a respirator or breathing apparatus. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Operate standard office equipment. Licenses and Certificates Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record. Possession of a valid Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Quality Control Board. Application and Selection Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources . This position is open continuous. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience or skills relevant to this position. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov , Search: 'CITY JOBS'. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next stage of the examination process, which may consist of an oral exam Those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). If selected to continue in the process, a copy of your current California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record printout will be required. SELECTION PROCESS Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Positions in this job classification are represented by the Sunnyvale Employees Association (SEA). The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. 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The Job Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of applications are received . We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $ 70,616 annually. FUTURE SALARY INCREASES 3% Effective February 25, 2023* The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Engineering Technicians III who perform technical engineering duties requiring a good understanding of technical engineering practices and procedures. Duties include preparing final maps, construction drawings, and preliminary plans of highway and flood control facilities; draft plans and profiles, cross sections, topographic features; researching property ownership; measuring distances and bearings; setting up and operating survey instruments; sampling of soil and construction material at job sites and mix plants; conducting studies and making recommendations. Other duties may include measuring landfill gas perimeter probes; operating, monitoring, and maintaining landfill gas systems; inspecting inactive landfill sites for regulatory compliance. For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Engineering Technician III job description. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment. Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Incumbents must make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during the course of employment. *Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance. Minimum Requirements Education: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field. College transcripts or list of completed college coursework MUST be included with your application if a degree has not been conferred. **See Note below for additional information. -AND- Experience: Option 1: Two (2) years of technical civil engineering experience which includes the application of civil engineering formulas, theories, and practices to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work. -OR- Option 2: Five (5) years of experience equivalent to an Equipment Operator III in San Bernardino County, with responsibility for leading work crews operating heavy construction equipment in a variety of roadway, flood control maintenance and construction projects. Duties must include experience setting up projects; inspecting work; maintaining records for equipment, load counts, figures tonnage, job costs, etc.; and assisting with project cost estimating and scheduling. Substitution for Education: One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education. Substitution for Experience: An additional fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework as described above OR successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. **Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education and are subject to verification. Candidates with degrees completed outside the U.S. may be required to submit an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for application to advance in the selection process. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience drafting engineering designs using CAD or GIS software and have some knowledge of civil and structural engineering. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based upon a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application materials. Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Applications will be received until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as recruitment may close at any time. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627 . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Closing Date/Time:

Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of driving experience with a Commercial Driver License. Licenses or Certifications: Current Class B Commercial Driver License. OR Current Class A Commercial Driver License as required by position. As required for Position: Licensed for endorsements within ninety (90) days of employment. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Notes to Applicants This posting will be used to fill three (3) Crew Leader positions in the Collections division in Automated Garbage and Recycle Collection. The Crew Leader position is tasked to develop, coordinate, assign, monitor schedules and the activities of their assigned workers, to ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained, to investigate and respond to complaints from employees and the public, as well as record data on appropriate forms and logs, and train new employees on SOPs. A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set. This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Your application should reflect your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., "see resume" or "see Linked In Profile"). The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Current Class B Commercial Driver License or Current Class A Commercial Driver License as required by position or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Physical requirements for Operational Positions: The employee is required to perform the following tasks during the normal course of an approximately eight (8) to ten (10) hour day, four (4) to six (6) days a week. This position involves sitting while driving a commercial refuse vehicle as well as entering or exiting the cab and the rear step of the truck using hand and foot holds pulling body weight about 18-36 inches around 1250 times per day. The employee will apply up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. The position requires constant standing and grasping of hand holds roughly 32-54 inches from step to handle while riding on the back of the truck with frequent stops. This will involve continuous use of arms, shoulders, legs and feet to operate drive/steering inputs. Additionally, the employee will frequently be expected to perform tasks involving stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, lifting and stooping while inspecting vehicle, while rolling 50+ pound refuse containers or throwing items into a refuse truck at approximately 5 feet high. This position walks from house to house to retrieve carts, brush, bulk, and bags for approximately 8-10 hours during a normal work day and works in extreme heat, cold, rain and other bad weather. Additional hazards include working close to mechanical parts, oils, fumes/odors/gases, noise, repetitive motions and vibration which expose joints and muscles to vibration and shock produced by the truck as well as walking near traffic, uneven surfaces, mud, snow, ice or rain daily. Employees may come in contact with blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Employees must have sufficiently good eyesight to drive and inspect trucks and other equipment. Additionally, listening while driving is necessary to hear emergency vehicles and other issues with traffic or operational equipment. Employees must also be able to hear and speak to communicate with supervisors, dispatchers, and citizens. Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview. Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview. NOTE : All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range $25.25 - $29.94 Hours Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Employees will be required to work holidays, after hours or weekends and other areas due to business needs. Job Close Date 04/04/2023 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4108 Todd Lane, Austin, Texas 78744 Preferred Qualifications Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures and documents subordinate employee performance. Develops, coordinates, assigns, and monitors schedules and activities between work groups in field, providing assistance and information to the crew's supervisor, as required in disciplinary actions, in administration of performance reviews, and in the section's budget, programs, projects, and activities. Acts as backup to the supervisor in their absence or as directed by management. Records data on appropriate forms and logs and enters data into system, writes memos, and prepares reports as needed. Reviews work of other crew members for completeness and quality, ensuring the crew's assigned results are met. Trains others in the proper use of equipment and vehicles as required by management. Interacts with other divisions, departments, and the public; investigates and responds to complaints from employees and the public; and resolves conflicts. Ensures vehicles, equipment, and material are maintained and repaired timely. Pre-trips all vehicles and heavy equipment as required by management and maintains detailed vehicle and equipment records, completing paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection activities. Pick-ups, processes, or disposes of trash, brush, litter, recyclables, bulky items, re-use items, or compostable items and dumps collected materials at designated dump sites/landfill. Cleans up illegal dump sites, parkland, targeted encampment sites, and other sites with high volume of trash-related complaints or concerns throughout the City of Austin. Learns and follows routes, reads street maps, and micro-routes to locate route destinations. Decides whether to pick up trash that is set out improperly. Provides information to customers, when appropriate, and responds to routine customer questions about work being performed. Places customer notices, door hangers, and public information literature. Follows all safety rules. Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations. Assists other Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) crews as directed and performs other duties as assigned and perform the tasks of ARR Associates, Operator Trainees, Operators, and Operator Seniors as needed. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of or ability to learn ARR processes, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and vehicles. Skill in reading and understanding blueprints and plans. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Skills in training, directing, and assigning work to others. Skills in oral and written communication necessary for providing instruction and feedback. Skill in heavy lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the work being performed. Skill in operating power tools. Skill in using small hand tools. Skill in completing computer-based application entries. Skill in reading and writing English necessary to the level of tasks performed. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English including manuals and instruction panels. Ability to operate required vehicles safely. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to train or assist in the training of employees as required by management. Ability to drive and operate various truck/tractor and trailer combination vehicles on residential streets. Ability to understand and communicate safety procedures. Ability to resolve conflicts. Ability to read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions. Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Austin Resource Recovery Crew Leader require graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of driving experience with a Commercial Driver License. A Current Class B Commercial Driver License or a Current Class A Commercial Driver License as required by position within ninety (90) days of employment. Do you meet these minimum qualifications Yes No * Are you a current employee with Austin Resource Recovery Department? Yes No * Describe in detail how you meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements, account for the years of related experience, and explain any substitutions of experience for education (if applicable). (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a current Class B Commercial Driver's License. Do you have a current Class B Commercial Driver's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a current Class B Commercial Driver's License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * How many years of experience do you have using a Commercial Driver License (CDL)? (Open Ended Question) * Please list your commercial driving experience detailing where and/or what position on your application you used a commercial driver license and which commercial driver license equipment you used. Please be sure to include Employer Name and years of experience with each piece of equipment. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents