Job Details

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and dependable professional with strong customer service and cash-handling experience, capable of accurately computing fees and maintaining precise records in a fast-paced landfill environment. They demonstrate sound judgment in inspecting and classifying waste materials, ensuring compliance with regulations, and identifying restricted or hazardous items. This individual is comfortable directing traffic and communicating clearly with the public, including handling questions and resolving complaints. They possess strong organizational skills to reconcile daily receipts and maintain accurate reports, as well as the ability to work safely around heavy equipment and in outdoor conditions. 

The current need is for Full-Time, Substitute and Temporary/extra-help. The current Full-time position is scheduled 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday from 7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Substitute positions are temporary assignments with the same schedule (Tuesday through Saturday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and are used to cover employee leaves of absence. These assignments may last up to one year or longer, depending on operational needs. Temporary/extra-help positions are also scheduled from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and require a commitment to work Mondays and Saturdays.

This recruitment may be used to fill any future vacancies during the life of the list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

One year of experience involving maintaining or processing accounting or financial records, bookkeeping, or performing cashiering duties. 

Formal education in bookkeeping or accounting may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience, on the basis of three semester units or 4.5 quarter units for two months of experience. 

Special Requirements/Conditions:

License Requirements: Possession of a valid California class C driver license, or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority. Cashier/Heavy Equipment Operator/ Disposal Site Maintenance Worker Trainee assignment: Must possess a California Class B driver license permit to participate and must obtain a California Class B driver license within 6 months of being in the position. 

Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required. 

Special Working Conditions: Exposure to: variable temperatures and weather conditions; high levels of noise; strong, unpleasant odors; infections which might cause chronic disease or death; dust; and, allergies, such as stinging insects and poison oak; the possibility of experiencing burns, bodily injury and contact with toxic substances or chemical irritants. 

Other Special Requirements: All assignments: Incumbents are required to work weekends and holidays. Cashier/Heavy Equipment Operator/Disposal Site Maintenance Worker Trainee assignment: Alcohol and drug tests will be administered to all candidates prior to final selection for positions requiring class A or B driver licenses upon entry and to employees in positions requiring these licenses, as mandated by Department of Transportation federal regulations. In addition, all candidates must provide specific employment history for up to the past ten years for all jobs they have held which required operation of a commercial motor vehicle. 

Physically and mentally capable of performing the classification`s essential functions as summarized under typical tasks. 

Knowledge: Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping, financial record keeping, accounting, or cashiering procedures and basic arithmetic.

Ability to: Accurately handle cash, make change, write receipts and make bank deposits; balance and reconcile cash to recorded revenues; speak clearly and understandably; read, understand and apply County regulations pertaining to the operation of a landfill and transfer station; learn to identify and classify waste materials; deal tactfully and effectively with customers; accurately and consistently estimate loads and charges fees; follow oral and written instructions; record and maintain accurate records; make arithmetic calculations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; learn to input data into computerized cashiering equipment; learn to operate an electronic scale; lift items weighing up to 30 pounds; perform tasks requiring strength, such as climbing onto vehicles to inspect loads and working while standing for up to 7.5 hours per day; distinguish colors, such as color-coded medical waste bags; and hear and distinguish various sounds, such as voices of co-workers in noisy environments and the sound of equipment back-up alarms.

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