Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

OPPORTUNITY

OPEN: 06/19/24

CLOSE: 07/01/24 8:00am

Please see the SELECTION PROCESS below for required attachment(s) to the electronic application. Applicants will not be able to "submit" the application, without first electronically attaching the required documents. If you experience technical (computer-related) difficulties, call the NEOGOV helpline for technical assistance at 1-855-524-5627. After reviewing the job application, if you have further job-related questions, call (805) 925-0951 ext. 7266.

REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

• Application (online)
• Supplemental questions (part of application)
• Cover letter introducing yourself and explaining interest in position (attachment)

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to your completed application, a cover letter is required as an attachment to your application. If required attachments are not included (or if the wrong attachment is provided), your application will be considered incomplete.

WHO WE ARE

The City of Santa Maria is a full-service city with a Council/Manager form of government with over 700 employees and serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The community is a harmonious balance of coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions and is near locally accessible beaches.

WHAT WE DO

The Utilities Department is responsible for providing water, sewer, refuse collection, and disposal services to Santa Maria. The Mission Statement of the Utilities Department is to provide efficient utility services through the use of progressive innovation, excellent customer service, and the wise use of public resources for the long-term benefit of the community.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced heavy equipment operator with a Class B license. Priority will be given to those with landfill-specific experience or construction-specific experience utilizing heavy equipment provided they have the proper license required for this position.

Important:

A condition of employment is possession of Class "B" Driver's License. See Qualifications/Experience section for specific information. In addition, under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Program, this position will require a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing throughout employment with the City.

DUTIES

THE POSITION

Under general direction of assigned supervisor, drives, and operates heavy equipment used in the operation of the sanitary landfill and maintains travel ways and ditches. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification but may act as lead worker for temporarily assigned employees or special projects.

The Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator position is an Individual Contributor role that works as a team member to effectively operate the landfill. Their role enables the city to provide the community's most essential and basic refuse service in the most efficient, cost-effective, and courteous manner possible.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ideally, four years of experience operating heavy construction equipment such as D-8 Caterpillar dozer, scraper, water truck, motor grader, and landfill compactor

• Graduation from high school.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:

• Operation and daily preventive maintenance inspection of heavy equipment, i.e. D-8 Caterpillar, carry-all scraper, 4,000-gallon water truck, motor grader and landfill compactor.

• Safety procedures in operating heavy equipment.

• Sanitary Landfill operations requirements, as defined by the State.

• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).

• Effective use of computer and other office equipment.

Required licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment:

• Valid Class "B" Driver's License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and meet City liability requirements to drive for City business.

May be required to obtain immunizations for Hepatitis A and B.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance (click the hyperlink to see the full definition Individual Contributor Competencies):

• Team Player

• Customer Orientation

• Integrity

• Communicativeness

• Initiative

• Composure

• Functional/Technical Expertise

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Learning Agility

• Drive/Energy

SELECTION PROCESS

The completed electronic application packet will include the online application and supplemental questions, and the electronic attachments of a cover letter.

Application Ranking:

Application, including cover letter will be evaluated and scored. Candidate's final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their complete application packet upon meeting the employment standards of the position.

Departmental selection interviews with the hiring department will be scheduled once the Eligibility List has been established. As part of the departmental selection interview process, candidates invited to interview will also participate in a heavy equipment skills test.

Prior to a formal offer of employment, applicants must pass a thorough background check, including pre-employment testing to the satisfaction of the City.