Salary : $53,081.64 - $64,521.60 Annually Location : Ontario, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 091024 IWC Department: Administrative Services & Integrated Waste Operations Opening Date: 09/17/2024 Closing Date: 10/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: AFSCME The PositionAn 8% general salary increase will be applied effective July 2025. Looking for a rewarding opportunity serving a growing and thriving community? The City of Ontario, known as the economic heart of the region, has exciting opportunities for Integrated Waste Collectors. The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, innovative, and team-oriented individuals who will continue to provide the residents and businesses of the City of Ontario with outstanding integrated waste services. The Integrated Waste Collector performs skilled manual work in the loading and transportation of integrated waste material; and is primarily responsible for positioning collection bins for loading of integrated waste material into refuse collection trucks operated by the Senior Integrated Waste Collector (Driver). The successful candidates will have the ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather and traffic conditions; follow safety rules and regulations; read, write, understand, and follow oral and written instructions provided by the City or their supervisor; and to establish, foster, and maintain positive, harmonious working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public. Ideal candidates should have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a recommendation to obtain a CDL. Additionally, successful candidates will embody the values of the City's Approach to Public Service and demonstrate the qualities of a 5 Tool Player - Leader, Thinker, Operator, Communicator, and Public Servant. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time without notice. Additionally, the following procedures will apply:
- Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established.
- The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The hiring department will consider the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.
The Integrated Waste Department The Integrated Waste Department, which is part of the City of Ontario's Public Works Agency, is committed to providing timely and efficient integrated waste and recycling collection services with an emphasis on good customer service, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. The Integrated Waste Department includes approximately 116 full time staff and offers a variety of services and programs related to refuse and recycling collection service to approximately 33,000 residential and 3,500 commercial customers. Among the services offered are weekly residential curbside recycling and green waste collection, and a full array of commercial and industrial integrated waste services designed to meet any business needs, including commercial food waste collection services, available six days a week, Monday through Saturday. The Public Works Agency The Public Works Agency provides essential construction, integrated waste and recycling collection, fleet and facility maintenance and repair services to the citizens and businesses of Ontario through the Parks and Maintenance, Municipal Services, and Integrated Waste Departments. The Agency strives to meet the daily challenges of maintaining exceptional levels of service to our residents and community, providing stellar customer service, and maximizing all resources to develop and maintain value for the City. The Agency has 232 full time employees and an annual budget of over $105 million. The City of OntarioThe City of Ontario is a dynamic leading and growing community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City providing solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community. We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website including the City's 2024 State of the City Address to learn more about the exciting opportunities this position will play in the vital growth of the City in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire! 2024 State of the City(Video link) Ontario Plan (The City's Comprehensive Business Plan for Development) Approach to Public Service (Core Values for City of Ontario Employees) Smart Ontario (Information about recent City projects)Downtown Ontario (What to do in Downtown Ontario) OntarioCityEmployees.org (Information about City of Ontario Employee Benefit Plans)Examples of Essential Functions The essential functions typically performed by the Integrated Waste Collector include the following:
- Moves full, front-end load commercial bins into position for loading by mechanical equipment on truck.
- Assists with the process of moving materials from refuse containers into refuse trucks.
- Performs manual debris removal.
- Operates compaction equipment on the truck.
- Cleans and maintains interior and exterior of refuse collection vehicles.
- Notes the conditions of refuse containers and reports the existence of improper containers or materials that do not comply with City requirements for collection.
- May perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document on appropriate forms.
- Interacts directly with customers and the public.
- May serve as relief driver, as necessary, on refuse and/or recycling collection routes.
Qualification GuidelinesEducation High School diploma or recognized equivalent. Licenses Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to obtain a valid California Commercial Class B driver's license, or higher, within 6 months of appointment.Desirable Experience as a laborer in public service activities and skill in the use and care of assigned equipment. Possession of a valid California Commercial Class B driver's license, or higher. Special RequirementThis position may be subject to overtime as required for completion of daily assignments. Must successfully pass a pre-employment query through the National Clearinghouse of a satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record and drug/alcohol testing history. Supplemental InformationHow to Apply Apply online by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected. Supplemental Questions To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question. Email Notices Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from @ontarioca.gov or governmentjobs.com. If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile. Frequently Asked Questions If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page. Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here Employees in this classification are represented by the American Federal of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For a list of benefits for AFSCME employees please click here 01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided in order to ensure that your qualifications are properly considered. If the item does not apply, please enter N/A. By continuing you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
- I understand the above statement.
02 Per Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations, this is considered a safety-sensitive position, and upon hire, City of Ontario must conduct a pre-employment query on your drug and alcohol testing history through the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Additionally, pursuant to California Vehicle Code 1808.1, we will need to request electronic copy of a satisfactory DMV Driving Record upon the start of the hiring process.
- I understand the above statement
03 A requirement of this position is that you must have the ability to obtain a valid California Commercial Class B driver's license, or higher, within 6 months of the hire date. If not obtained within the 6-month time frame, it can result in release of employment.
- I understand the above statement.
04 Do you have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent?
05 Do you currently possess a Class B or A Driver's License?
06 If you answered Yes to the previous question, please list your commercial driver's license information. If you answered No , please type N/A 07 Do you have the ability to obtain a Class B or A Driver's license within six months of hire?
- Yes
- No
- I currently have one.
08 Do you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Permit or a recommendation to obtain a CDL?
- Yes
- No
- I already have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
09 If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Permit or your recommendation. If you answered No or you have a current commercial driver's license (CDL), please type N/A. 10 During the previous two years have you been employed in a position in which you operated a commercial motor vehicle (including vehicles have GVWR of more than 26,000 lbs., vehicles designed to transport 15 or more passengers, or any size vehicle used to transport hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding)?
11 If you answered 'Yes' to the question above please list the names of the employers for which you operated a commercial motor vehicle during the last two years. 12 Do you have Integrated Waste Management experience?
13 If you answered Yes to the previous question, please briefly list related work experience by including the following: 1. Employer Name 2. Position Title 3. Employment Dates 5. Job Functions/Areas of Responsibility. If you answered No , please type N/A Required Question