What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling Sorter position at City of Oxnard?
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or places in containers according to type, size, conditions, coloring, or paper grade
- Pull contaminants out of recyclable materials or green waste
- Sort food waste material out of the green waste
- Clean up the conveyor and surrounding sorting lines; keep the surrounding work area clean
- Follow appropriate standard operating (SOPs) as guidelines for the daily operation
- Report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions
- Attend weekly/monthly safety/operation meeting
- Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines from the MRF Supervisor.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician in that it performs basic maintenance and operations tasks including cleaning and/or sorting of recycle materials.
WORK SCHEDULE: The work week for this recruitment is generally Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The work schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.
(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)
Performs basic maintenance and operations tasks which may include: cleaning, dusting, sanitizing, maintaining cleanliness of floor finishes, fixtures, windows and other surfaces, opening/securing of building entries, emptying trash and recycle materials, setup/take down of equipment, and/or unloading, sorting and separating materials.
Maintains activity logs; monitors safety of working and facility conditions; reports maintenance, damage or safety issues; and adheres to safe work practices.
Monitors supply needs and initiates requests/orders to replenish required items.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:
Positions assigned to recycling services may be responsible for:
- Sorting and separating recoverable materials from incoming waste;
- Assisting customers with unloading vehicles;
- Assisting other sorters with heavy or bulky items.
The following are minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of sorting experience or a similar formal trade experience
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Depending on assignment, some positions may require:
Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors
- Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
- Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
- Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department.
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.
NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
This position requires a 12 month probationary period.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities . If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with you. Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brenna Perteet at brenna.perteet@oxnard.org or (805) 200-5446.
Retirement Contributions:
New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.
Vacation Time:
Full time employees accrue vacation time at a rate of 4.08 - 7.77 hours per pay period based on years of service.
Sick Time:
Full time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.
Bilingual Pay:
A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.
Educational Incentive:
For positions that do not require a Bachelor's Degree, the City offers an educational incentive award of 2.5% for employees that complete 30 work-related college semester units above the minimum education requirements for the position.
Health and Dental:
Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below:
Level One – For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.
Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $1,774.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.
Life Insurance:
City employees receive Basic Life Coverage and have the option to purchase additional insurance.
Deferred Compensation:
The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Full-time employees receive reimbursement of educational expenses including the costs of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, and books at a rate of 50% for work related coursework up to a maximum of $500 per fiscal year.
Holidays:
The City observes 12 holidays per year
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or places in containers according to type, size, conditions, coloring, or paper grade
- Pull contaminants out of recyclable materials or green waste
- Sort food waste material out of the green waste
- Clean up the conveyor and surrounding sorting lines; keep the surrounding work area clean
- Follow appropriate standard operating (SOPs) as guidelines for the daily operation
- Report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions
- Attend weekly/monthly safety/operation meeting
- Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines from the MRF Supervisor.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician in that it performs basic maintenance and operations tasks including cleaning and/or sorting of recycle materials.
WORK SCHEDULE: The work week for this recruitment is generally Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The work schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.
(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)
Performs basic maintenance and operations tasks which may include: cleaning, dusting, sanitizing, maintaining cleanliness of floor finishes, fixtures, windows and other surfaces, opening/securing of building entries, emptying trash and recycle materials, setup/take down of equipment, and/or unloading, sorting and separating materials.
Maintains activity logs; monitors safety of working and facility conditions; reports maintenance, damage or safety issues; and adheres to safe work practices.
Monitors supply needs and initiates requests/orders to replenish required items.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:
Positions assigned to recycling services may be responsible for:
- Sorting and separating recoverable materials from incoming waste;
- Assisting customers with unloading vehicles;
- Assisting other sorters with heavy or bulky items.
The following are minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of sorting experience or a similar formal trade experience
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Depending on assignment, some positions may require:
Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors
- Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
- Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
- Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department.
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.
NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
This position requires a 12 month probationary period.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities . If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with you. Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brenna Perteet at brenna.perteet@oxnard.org or (805) 200-5446.
300 West Third St
Oxnard, California, 93030
Salary : $38,736 - $61,931
