Solid Waste Attendant
Solid Waste Attendant
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21-08-2025
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$ 50793 - 61734
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
21-08-2025
Job Description
Description
- The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) full-time positionin theclass of
Solid Waste Attendant in the Integrated Waste Management Division of the Department of Community Services.THE POSITION
This position is located at the Yolo County Central Landfill. Under general supervision a Solid Waste Attendant performs responsible cashiering work at the landfill and transfer stations in accordance with division and County cash management guidelines; estimates collects and accounts for disposal fees; safeguards and accounts for receipts; directs traffic to appropriate waste disposal locations; inspects disposal loads for hazardous materials; inspects and collects paint and other hazardous materials; prepares and participates in periodic load checking of incoming refuse and examines these loads for unacceptable materials; approves and rejects such loads depending on their content; performs other related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate for this position has a combination of physical technical and customer service skills. They are willing and able to perform various physical tasks in the landfill environment efficiently handle cash transactions maintain records and operate office equipment effectively interact with the public and regularly operate industrial equipment / hardware (such as a scale forklift gates signal lights etc.).
Please note employees in this position:- Perform considerable work inside as well as outside;
- Work closely with others and may perform considerable work on sometimes slippery and uneven surfaces;
- Are required to drive a vehicle and can expect to be exposed to dust sun cold weather grease and oils;
- May work around heavy equipment and other objects and vehicles; and
- Are required to stand or walk most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting reaching working on irregular surfaces frequent lifting of objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasional lifting of objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
HOW TO APPLYInterested applicants should review the full details of this job announcements then submit a County of Yolo online employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions by the listed closing date. For additional important and detailed information see the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement. Essential Functions
- CLASS SPECIFICATIONClick on the link to the job class specification below to review the full description for this position.
Employment Standards
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:
- Education:Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; AND
- Experience: One (1) year of general experience assessing solid waste collecting fees from the public performing data recordkeeping or work closely related to the duties (see the class specification Essential Functions) of the Solid Waste Attendant classification; AND
- License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license Class C or higher to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Application & Selection Process
- APPLICATION PROCESS
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.Application information should be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience as of the recruitment closing date and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as outlined above in theEmployment Standardssection.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified.A resume may be included with your application; however it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission as detailed below.Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding an candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to severalquestions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other supplemental question responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.Attachments if applicable may be submitted through the following methods:- By uploading and attaching to the online application
- By fax to
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street Room 101 Woodland CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SELECTION PROCESS
The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps and any listed dates may change with or without notice.- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screen for Best Qualified if applicable
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer pending Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: October 2025
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the position or about employment with the County please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of sex sexual orientation race color ancestry religious creed national origin physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information) age (40 or over) marital status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation.Documentation from a medical doctor rehabilitation counselor or other qualified professional will be required.Yolo County a place where YOU belong!The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are celebrated for the diversity you bring and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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