Transfer Equipment Operator I

About the role

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 5/13/26, 8/12/26, 11/12/26.

Under close supervision, operates two or three-axle truck tractor/trailer combination vehicles and other types of refuse transport vehicles; operates assigned equipment at refuse transfer stations. Some positions in this classification are temporary and part-time only (intermittent).

The positions are intended to facilitate the accomplishment of seasonal workload requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates two or three-axle truck tractor/trailer combination vehicles and other types of refuse transport vehicles under close supervision.
• Operates assigned equipment at refuse transfer stations.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to refuse collection and disposal.
• Knowledge of procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as databases and other specialized applications related to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Basic safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collections and equipment operation.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies, work processes, and equipment.
• Ability to anticipate traffic patterns and run routes efficiently.
• Safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collections and equipment operation.
• Ability to safely operate two or three-axle truck tractor/trailer combination vehicles, wheeled loaders, and other equipment commonly used at refuse transfer facilities.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to refuse collection and disposal.
• Knowledge of procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as databases and other specialized applications related to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Basic safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collections and equipment operation.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies, work processes, and equipment.
• Ability to anticipate traffic patterns and run routes efficiently.
• Safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collections and equipment operation.
• Ability to safely operate two or three-axle truck tractor/trailer combination vehicles, wheeled loaders, and other equipment commonly used at refuse transfer facilities.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.