Solid Waste Truck Operator II

Solid Waste Truck Operator II

Salary

$59,751.33 - $70,983.33 Annually

Location

Pasadena City Yards, CA

Job Type

Full -Time

Job Number

26-149

Department

Public Works

Division

Resource Recovery andRecycling

Opening Date

04/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The City of Pasadenas Public Works Department is seeking a safety oriented and self-motivated Solid Waste Truck Operator II to drive a three-axle refuse packer truck on rotating routes and operate automated controls to lift, dump, and replace refuse containers at the curb.

The ideal candidate will possess recent experience in refuse collection including the operation of a 3-axle automated refuse packer. The successful candidate will be dependable, take initiative, possess effective time management, and maintain safety standards as well as a strong work ethic.

Please note: This recruitment is open continuous and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for April 23, 2026. Apply now!

Essential Functions

The following list represents some of the essential functions of this position. For more detailed information, please review the Solid Waste Truck Operator II job description.

• Checks daily route assignments and inspects condition of assigned vehicles.
• Communicates with dispatcher, supervisor, and other drivers via two-way radio.
• Operates and drives loaded truck to disposal area and unloads refuse.
• Keeps supervisor informed on operations and prepares written reports on injuries to personnel, equipment, and property.
• Promotes and practices on-the-job safety.
• Responds to routine customer inquiries.
• Cleans and services refuse truck as required.
• Evaluates the work of operations personnel.

Qualification Guidelines

COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve Division's shared goals
• Safety Focus - Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Manual Dexterity - Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
• Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectation of customers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• One year of refuse collection or related field experience, including the operation of a 3-axle automated refuse packer.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) or more years of experience in refuse collection or related field experience.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of any combination of application evaluation, written exam, oral panel interview, department interview and may be required to complete a brief soft-skills assessment during the selection process. The candidate assessment provides insight into core interpersonal skills, behavioral traits, and preferred work environment-helping us support your success in the role.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one vacancy in the Resource Recovery & Recycling Division of the Public Works Department. As a result of the selection process, an eligible list will be established which will be used to fill this vacancy and other similar vacancies that may occur in the future.

Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.

Special Requirements

Must have a valid Class B California Drivers License at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to manage our defined benefits program for eligible employees. CalPERS manages the pension and health benefits to more than 1.6 million public employees, retirees, and their families and more than 3,000 employers.

Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula (if a miscellaneous employee) and 2.7% at 57 benefit formula (if a safety employee).

Employees who are deemed "Classic" members of CalPERS or a reciprocal system such as the Los Angeles County Employees' Retirement System (LACERA) or Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System (LACERS) will receive the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula (if a miscellaneous employee) or 3% at 55 benefit formula (if a safety employee). A CalPERS "Classic" member is a member who previously worked for a California public agency and meets the following criteria:

• First established CalPERS membership or membership in a CalPERS reciprocal agency prior to January 1, 2013,
• And is hired by the City of Pasadena after a break in service of less than six months
• And did not have concurrent (overlapping) service with the other agency.

01

What type of California Drivers License do you currently possess?

• Class A
• Class B
• CDL Permit
• Out of State Commercial License

02

Do you currently possess a valid California Class A or B license with air brake endorsements?

• Yes
• No

03

Check the Solid Waste Collection equipment you have operated in the last 18 months.

• Heavy-Duty Automated Side-Loader (Solid Waste Collection truck)
• Rear-Loading Solid Waste Truck
• Completed training on Solid Waste Collection truck(s)
• No experience driving any of the equipment listed above

04

Select the option that best describes the years of experience you have operating a 3-axle automated side-loader with an articulating dump arm.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• More than 3 years

05

Please indicate the amount of full-time, route-based experience you possess.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• More than 3 years

06

Please explain the type of route you have completed (# of routes, types of trucks used for the route, City/company you previously worked for, etc).

Required Question

Employer City of Pasadena

Address 100 N. Garfield Ave., Rm S135

P. O. Box 7115

Pasadena, California, 91109-7215

Phone (626) 744-4366

(626) 744-4366

Website http://www.cityofpasadena.net/humanresources