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Job Posting

Notice Of Job Opportunity Posting #LA-168-25E Location : Wastewater Management Department, Water Reclamation Plants Section, Desert Maintenance Group, Palmdale Water Reclamation Plant, Palmdale

Essential Functions : To operate a variety of trucks, tractors and tractor-trailer combinations on public highways; and to operate off-road utility, construction equipment and bio-solids process machinery at a wastewater treatment plant.

Job Summary : Under the general supervision of a Supervisor of Treatment Plant Maintenance, the incumbent drives a variety of trucks with or without trailers to haul grit and bio-solids to and from wastewater treatment plants, and / or drying beds; operates, front-end loaders, graders, skip loaders, bio-solids composters and / or other similar machinery and various tractor-drawn attachments; drives a vacuum truck hauling water for flushing sewer lines operates water trucks for controlling dust; loads and unloads trucks requiring either manual labor or the operation of mechanical equipment; keeps records and prepares routine reports; inspects, services, and maintains equipment and reporting defects fuels trucks and equipment; performs general and grounds maintenance work when not operating equipment; and performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess a California Commercial Class A license or permit - AND - One year of experience operating a variety of diesel equipment, such as tractor-trailers and skip loaders or equivalent. Note : Possession of a California Tanker Endorsement (N) or the ability to obtain it within six months of appointment is required.

Examples Of Assessment Criteria

The competitive selection process may cover a knowledge of : The functions, operating methods, and maintenance requirements for a variety of trucks, tractors, and construction equipment; safe work practices of the trade; pertinent provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code governing the operation of equipment on public streets. The ability to : Operate a wide variety of equipment; follow written and oral instructions; perform heavy manual labor.

Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50% and / or an interview weighted at 50%. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process. Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery, add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

Note : The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background check, DMV report, and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video : Converting Waste into Resources.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Luz Avila at (562) 908-4288, extension 1329.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.