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CITY OF EL CERRITO INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR FORKLIFT OPERATOR (FULL TIME) Salary: $2,780 - $3,380 CITY WIDE PROMOTIONAL ONLY Closing Date: July 15, 2015, 4:00 pm This Promotional Opportunity is only available to current full-time and permanent part-time employees who have completed the probationary period in their current classification. THE POSITION Forklift Operators perform unskilled and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance activities of the City’s recycling program, such as Recycling and Environmental Resource Center (RERC) processing and maintenance duties, including handling, processing and shipping of materials; operating a variety of equipment in the collection and processing of recyclable materials; providing information to the public on recycling program and procedures, and to assist in curbside pick-up. This position receives general supervision from the Receives direct and general supervision from the Recycling Operations Supervisor, and from the Recycling Maintenance Workers. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Operate forklift to move materials, bins, and pallets; maintain the RERC 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; maintain records relating to inspections, collection activity, material weights, and shipping activity; sort and manage recyclables and processing recyclables accordingly; provide general customer service functions to RERC patrons; address questions and/or complaints from the public, provide information and/or resolve complaint within the scope of authority. Drive a variety of vehicles; perform daily vehicle and equipment safety checks; clean interior and exterior of vehicle on regular basis; assist in collection on designated curbside routes; delivers and unloads materials to designated sites as needed; perform all duties in conformance with safety standards. A complete class specification is available at www.el-cerrito.org or K:\General\Job Descriptions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Uses of hand tools and light equipment; safe working procedures. Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; interpret and explain policies and procedures; operate and/or learn to operate a variety of equipment and vehicles including material baler, densifier, forklift, pickup truck, and 1-ton utility truck; use and operate common hand and power tools, broom, shovel, material movement equipment, baler, compacting equipment and mobile radio; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including other City staff and the public; maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; work independently and effectively in the absence of supervision. ---PAGE BREAK--- Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 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. Training: 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/Certificates/Other Requirements: 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. APPLICATION PROCESS An employment application, accompanied by Supplemental Questionnaire, must be submitted to the Human Resources Division no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2015. EVALUATION & SELECTION PROCESS The evaluation and selection process will consist of review of supplemental questionnaire, oral assessment panel, and supplemental screening and/or test 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. Position Designation: Represented, SEIU Position Status: Civil Service (non-exempt) LAST DATE TO APPLY: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 4:00 p.m. DRUG, ALCOHOL AND SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY It is an objective of the City of El Cerrito to achieve a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace. Any applicant for City employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the abuse of alcohol and drugs is inconsistent with the special trust placed in public employees. Smoking in the workplace is inconsistent with the health, safety and comfort of employees and the public. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, sexual preference, marital status or political affiliation except where dictated by requirements of the job. In accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office, prior to 4:00 p.m. of the final filing date: Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Medical documentation must be provided upon request. Information contained in this announcement is subject to change without notice. OPEN: July 1, 2015 CLOSES: July 15, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Supplemental Questionnaire Forklift Operator Date: Page 1 of 2 Please read the job announcement for the position of Forklift Operator carefully before completing this questionnaire. NOTE: This supplemental questionnaire must be completed to be considered for the position. 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 2 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. 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. 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 Wednesday, July 15, 2015. 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 to assess my qualifications for this position, and falsification of any information may result in my disqualification from employment. Signature: SIGN