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Human Resources Division 10890 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 www.el-cerrito.org www.el-cerrito.org Career Opportunity Forklift Operator (Part-Time) EVALUATION & SELECTION PROCESS The evaluation and selection process will consist of application and supplemental screening and such test or combination of tests that shall be deemed appropriate by the City. Those persons deemed to be best qualified by the interview panel will have their names placed on an employment list which will be used by the department for final interviews and appointment. Candidates must successfully pass a background check including fingerprinting. A medical examination will be given following a conditional offer of employment. If special accommodations are needed at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office prior to 4:00 p.m. of the final filling date. Medical documentation must be provided upon request. COMPENSATION & HOURS Compensation: $15.97 — $19.42 per hour (no benefits). Appointment may be made at any step of the five step salary range depending, in part, upon qualifications. Work Schedule: 10—15 hours per week. Regular Saturday and/or Sunday shifts with occasional weekday shifts. This position is union represented and may require union fees. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change without notice. Posted: 7/10/13 Final Filing Date: August 5, 2013 4:00 p.m. Mission Statement: The City of El Cerrito serves, leads and supports our diverse community by providing exemplary and innovative services, public places and infrastructure, ensuring public safety and creating an economically and environmentally sustainable future. The City of El Cerrito serves, leads and supports our diverse community by providing exemplary and innovative services, public places and infrastructure, ensuring public safety and creating an economically and environmentally sustainable future. ---PAGE BREAK--- THE COMMUNITY Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation’s most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 24,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commit- ment to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. THE DEPARTMENT AND POSITION The Forklift Operator (Part-Time) position performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance activities of the City’s recycling program, such as drop-off center processing and maintenance duties, including handling, processing and shipping of materials; operates a variety of equipment in the collection and processing of recyclable materials; and provides information to the public on recycling program and procedures. The work is physically demanding and is conducted primarily outdoors. Positions in this class perform many of the duties required of Recycling Maintenance Workers, but are not expected to obtain a Class B California Drivers License. This position receives direct and general supervision from the Recycling Operations Supervisor, and from the Recycling Maintenance Workers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Operates forklift to move materials, bins and pallets; maintains the Recycling Center yard, including picking up loose trash, sweeping, rotating empty and full material bins, stacking the materials for distribution and performing routine building/facility maintenance tasks. Maintains records relating to inspections, collection activity, material weights, and shipping activity. Sorts and manages recyclables by material types, removing contaminants, and processes recyclables accordingly; maintains phone/ radio communications with supervisors, drivers and office staff to receive and provide communication and instructions, or to report variance to standard operations. Provides general customer service functions to Recycling Center patrons. Directs patrons in the proper handling and recycling of all materials collected on-site, and provides resources about which items are not accepted and how they may be properly handled, recycled, and/or disposed of. Photos by David Wakely EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience: Some experience using hand or power tools and operating light equipment and vehicles or experience in warehouse work, materials delivery or collection. Experience operating a variety of equipment and vehicles including material baler, forklift, pickup truck, and 1-ton utility truck preferred. Education: Formal or informal education or training at a level which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. License and Certificates: Possession of a Class C California Driver’s license by date of hire; maintenance of such license in good standing throughout employment. Possession of an OSHA-approved forklift operator certification or ability to obtain an OSHA-approved forklift operator certification within two months of hire date. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of uses of hand tools and light equipment; safe working procedures. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures. Ability to operate and/or learn to operate a variety of equipment and vehicles including material baler, densifier, forklift, pickup truck, and 1-ton utility truck. Ability to use and operate common hand and power tools, broom, shovel, material movement equipment, baler, compacting equipment and mobile radio. THE APPLICATION PROCESS Application materials may be obtained from the Human Resources Division, City of El Cerrito, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530; by calling (510) 466-5005; or at www.el-cerrito.org. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., August 5, 2013. Post- marks will not be accepted. “The City of El Cerrito is an Equal Opportunity Employer” Final Filing Date: August 5, 2013, 4:00 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT DATE RECEIVED For Official Use Only Accepted Initials Rejected Ed License/Cert Exp Incomplete Other EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Human Resources Division 10890 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 POSITION APPLYING FOR: Print Exact Title From Job Announcement 1. Social Security Number (Use of your Social Security Number is voluntary and will be used for identification purposes only.) 2. Last Name First Name Middle Name 3. Address: No. Street Apt No. City State/Zip Code 4. Phone: Home Work/Message Cell 5. Email Address: 6. Driver’s License: State Number Expiration Date 8. Have you ever been rejected during probation, discharged, or forced to resign from any employment within the last ten years? If yes, give name and address of the employer(s), reason for release and the dates of employment. If your answer is yes, it is not necessarily a bar to employment. Each case is given individual consideration based on job relatedness. 7. Have you ever been convicted of any offense by any civilian or military court (including a plea of guilty or no contest which resulted in a criminal conviction)? If yes, please fill out the information below. Exclude misdemeanor convictions for marijuana related offenses more than two years old; convictions that have been sealed, expunged, or legally eradicated; and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was successfully completed or otherwise discharged and the case was judicially dismissed. You may also omit traffic violations for which the only penalty imposed was a fine of less than $500. A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment. Each case is given individual consideration based on job relatedness. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Specific Date and Location of Conviction Fine/Sentence Received 10. Are you fluent in any language other than English? If so, please 11. Have you previously been employed by the City? Yes No If yes, when? 9. Are you related to any City employee? Yes No Name of Relationship: Yes No Yes No 12. EDUCATION: Check the appropriate box if you possess the following: High School Diploma G.E.D. Certificate California High School Proficiency Certificate Level of Education Achieved Names of Colleges/Universities Course of Study/ Major Units Completed Sem Qtr Degree Type Date Awarded 13.Licenses, Certificates or Registration required for this job Title Issue Date Expiration Date Number ---PAGE BREAK--- 14. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY—The following section must be filled out completely. List experience that relates to the qualifications as required on the job announcement. Begin with your most recent experience. List each promotion separately. Use additional sheets if necessary. Voluntary non-paid experience will be accepted if job related. A resumé or other supporting documentation may be attached but it may not be used as a substitute for completing this section. Job Title Job Duties From To Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Yrs Mo Hrs Per Mo. Salary Reason for Leaving Volunteer Work Employer’s Name and Address Supervisor’s Name and Phone 15. I will accept the following employment type with the City: Full-time Part-time Temporary Seasonal 16. How did you hear about this position? City Website City Employee Other Agency Other Employer’s Name and Address Supervisor’s Name and Phone Employer’s Name and Address Supervisor’s Name and Phone Employer’s Name and Address Supervisor’s Name and Phone Employer’s Name and Address Supervisor’s Name and Phone 18. I CERTIFY that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I understand and agree that misstatements/omissions of material fact will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with the City of El Cerrito. Date Signature 17. May we contact your present employer? Yes No From To Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Yrs Mo Hrs Per Mo. Salary Reason for Leaving Volunteer Work From To Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Yrs Mo Hrs Per Mo. Salary Reason for Leaving Volunteer Work From To Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Yrs Mo Hrs Per Mo. Salary Reason for Leaving Volunteer Work From To Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Yrs Mo Hrs Per Mo. Salary Reason for Leaving Volunteer Work Job Title Job Duties Job Title Job Duties Job Title Job Duties Job Title Job Duties SIGN ---PAGE BREAK--- The City of El Cerrito is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of El Cerrito that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all City employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of City service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must contact the City of El Cerrito Human Resources Division at (510) 215-4315. CITY OF EL CERRITO VOLUNTARY E.E.O.C. QUESTIONNAIRE The Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requires each state and local government to file a report summarizing the racial/ethnic makeup of its workforce. This survey is necessary in order to fulfill this requirement. In addition, this information will assist the City in measuring Equal Employment Opportunity progress. This questionnaire is a supplemental form that is not connected to the application, is stored in a separate file, and is voluntary. RACE/ETHNIC BACKGROUND: Only one may be marked. Please place a in the appropriate box (see below for definitions). DEFINITIONS: 1. White Alone 2. Black or African American Alone 3. Hispanic or Latino (of any race): Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Other Hispanic or Latino [Dominican (Dominican Republic), Central American (Costa Rican, Guatemalan, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Panamanian, Salvadoran), South American (Argentinean, Bolivian, Chilean, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Paraguayan, Peruvian, Uruguayan, Venezuelan), Spaniard], All other Hispanic or Latino alone. 4. Asian Alone: Asian Indian alone, Bangladeshi alone, Cambodian alone, Chinese alone (Chinese, except Taiwanese alone), Hmong alone, Indonesian alone, Japanese alone, Korean alone, Laotian alone, Malaysian alone, Pakistani alone, Sir Lankan alone, Thai alone, Vietnamese alone, Other specified Asian alone. 5. Filipino Alone 6. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone: Polynesian alone (Native Hawaiian alone, Samoan alone, Tongan alone), Micronesian alone (Guamanian or Chamorro alone), Melanesian alone (Fijian alone), Other specified Pacific Islander alone. 7. American Indian or Alaskan Native Tribes Alone: Alaskan Athabascan alone, Aleut alone, Apache alone, Blackfeet alone, Cherokee alone, Cheyenne alone, Chickasaw alone, Chippewa alone, Choctaw alone, Colville alone, Comanche alone, Cree alone, Creek alone, Crow alone, Delaware alone, Eskimo alone, Houma alone, Iroquios alone, Kiowa alone, Latin American Indian alone, Lumbee alone, Menominee alone, Navajo alone, Osaga alone, Ottawa alone, Paiute alone, Pima alone, Potawatomi alone, Pueblo alone, Puget Sound Salish alone, Seminole alone, Shoshone alone, Sioux alone, Tlingit-Haida alone, Tohono O’Odham alone, Ute alone, Yakama alone, Yaqui alone, Yuman alone. 8. Two or More Races: According to defined ethnic background races as listed in definitions 1-7 above. Please attach this sheet as the very last page of your application package, behind any resumés, letters or other attachments. NAME POSITION APPLYING FOR DATE OF BIRTH GENDER MALE FEMALE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. White Alone Black or African American Alone Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Asian Alone Filipino Alone Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone American Indian or Alaskan Native Tribes Alone Two or More Races ---PAGE BREAK--- Supplemental Questionnaire Forklift Operator Date: Page 1 of 3 Please read the job announcement for the position of Forklift Operator carefully before completing this questionnaire. NOTE: Applications received without supplemental questionnaires will be automatically disqualified. Expires: Class: A B C Please review the experience in Questions 1-8 below. If you answer yes to any of the first 4 questions, please list your employer, the position you held, the length of time you held the position and briefly list your job duties performed. Experience Employer Position Months/ Years Job Duties 1. Have you ever worked for a recycling or solid waste company before? Yes No 2. Have you ever held a job as a driver of trucks, forklifts, or other solid waste handling or processing equipment? Yes No 3. Have you ever worked as a member of a crew? Yes No 4. Have you ever worked in a position involving frequent public contact (e.g. customer service)? Yes No ---PAGE BREAK--- Supplemental Questionnaire Forklift Operator Date: Page 2 of 3 5. In the table below, check your skill level for tools and equipment you have used on the job. Tools and Equipment No Experience Infrequent Experience Moderate Experience Skilled Experience Vertical Baler Styrofoam Densifier Scales (weighing materials) Hand tools (Powered and non- powered) 6. Indicate your experience and/or training in the following areas. Check the box that applies to each type of work. Be sure you have indicated on your Application for Employment when and where you gained this experience. Type of Work Informal Training or Experience at Home Up to 1 Year Experience at the Basic Skill Level 2 Years Experience at the Moderate Level 3 Years Experience with a Variety of Tasks Manual labor Generating “bills of lading” or other types of basic record keeping Inspecting vehicles, equipment, facilities, lock-out / tag-out protocols, etc. Operating forklifts, utility trucks, pickup trucks, or other solid waste management equipment. Equipment maintenance or repair Customer service 7. Currently, the only Forklift Operator positions available are Part Time positions that include shifts on Saturday and/or Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional weekday, evening, or holiday shifts available to those working Saturdays and/or Sundays. Please indicate your availability for shifts using the boxes below. Type of Work Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional Weekday shifts (hours vary) Occasional Evening / Holiday shifts (hours vary) Check boxes at right to indicate which shifts you would be available to work. ---PAGE BREAK--- Supplemental Questionnaire Forklift Operator Date: Page 3 of 3 8. Can you perform the essential duties of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No Please Note: A limitation may not be disqualifying. If a special accommodation is needed during any stage of the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division (510) 215-4315 prior to the final filing date Monday, August 5, 2013 at 4 p.m. Medical documentation must be provided upon request. AFFIRMATION: The information I have provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my experience is subject to verification with past employers and that this form will be used with my application to assess my qualifications for this position and falsification of any information may result in my disqualification from employment. Signature: