Position Description

Scheduled Salary Increase:

3% increase effective 1/20/25 ($34,866 - $44,512 Annually)

APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THE RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning is currently offering an employment opportunity for motivated and hardworking individuals interested in the position of Disposal Site Attendant.

Disposal Site Attendants are responsible for measuring and weighing refuse delivered to the disposal site through the operation of various scale house equipment; computation of charges; collection and recording of fees; spot checking for hazardous materials and tires; traffic control; salvage control; permit verification; and enforcement of recycled materials ban.

The American Avenue Disposal Site is located in Kerman, approximately 23 miles west of Fresno. Individuals will be required to provide their own transportation to and from work (auto expenses and travel time are not covered). Candidates must also be able and willing to work shifts as assigned, including weekends and holidays.

Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience collecting and accounting for financial transactions, including balancing records and preparing cash reports.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for this position by the filing deadline.
A completed Fresno County employment application is required and must be current, complete, and accurate. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
A valid driver's license number must be listed on the application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in the rejection of your application.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Depending on the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants will be scheduled for one of the processes listed below.

Written Examination - The examination for Disposal Site Attendant will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
Certification without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4214, the competitive examination process will be waived, and the names will be certified without an examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months from the date of establishment) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Fresno County Employment Application
Supplemental Questionnaire

Please note: All required application materials must be received online via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: http://FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the job information Flyer to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Sidney Thompson

Fresno County jobs

DISPOSAL SITE ATTENDANT