Solid Waste Truck Operator II
City of Pasadena
Posted: April 3, 2026 (1 day ago)
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County of Sacramento
Waste Management & Recycling
Location
Sacramento, California, 95814
Salary
$42.15 - $51.23
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves leading a team that handles trash collection, recycling, and waste disposal in a specific area, making sure everything runs smoothly and follows the rules.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in waste operations or similar fields, who enjoys supervising others and solving everyday problems in a public service role.
It's ideal for people who are organized, safety-focused, and comfortable working outdoors in a government setting.

Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and trainingTeam dynamics and team buildingApplicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting solid waste management plans and operationsOperational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functionsOffice procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignmentEnglish usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuationSolid waste collection, disposal, transfer operations, and recycling methods and systemsArithmetic (i.e.
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages, and fractionsSafety precautions and safety orders pertaining to the work performedEffective written and verbal communication techniquesAbility to Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staffPlan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staffInvestigate and resolve disciplinary issuesWork independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlinesDevelop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with othersCommunicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingMonitor progress of projectsPrepare correspondence and write reportsAnalyze financial reports and documentsPrepare proposals comparing various costs of operation Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Four years of full time paid experience in solid waste collection, recycling, transfer, disposal, or public works operations which included driving automated refuse collection trucks, and/or operating similar equipment in trucking, logistics, construction or field related to the intent of the class; one year of this experience must be as a lead worker.Educational Substitution: Up to one year of the required lead worker experience may be substituted by thirty (30) semester college units, fifteen (15) semester units of which must be in one or more of the following subject areas: public administration, business administration, environmental science or closely related to the intent of the class.Certificate Substitution: A certificate of completion from a recognized Waste Management Association may be substituted for up to six (6) months of the required lead work experience (one course is equal to 3 months experience).
If more than one course is used for this substitution, they must each be in a separate discipline.
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.Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application.
Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.General Qualifications 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.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class.
The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history.
Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process.
In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class B is required prior to the time of appointment.
Some positions may require a California Driver License, Class A with required endorsements depending on assignment.
Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License or endorsements, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.
Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to: Lift, push and pull equipment and/or refuse or other materials when providing assistance to crews in the field.Use a two-way radio.Climb into and out of trucks and/or equipment.Walk on uneven terrain.Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbents to:May work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.Work out-of-doors in all types of local weather conditions.Work in and around dust, dirt, noise, and refuse.
Walk on an uneven terrain.Work indoors in an office building.Probationary PeriodThe probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Additional Information APPLICATIONQualified 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. Click here to apply.
County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.
on the cut-off date.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser.
Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted.
Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score.
While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
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