TRANSFER TRUCK DRIVER

THE JOB: Under general supervision, operate a diesel-driven three (3) axle truck with attached forty-five (45) foot van type trailer hauling refuse; perform related duties in connection with the collection and disposal of refuse; and perform other duties as required. There is currently one vacancy in the Department of Public Works. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. Typical ways to obtain these would be:

• One year of experience operating a diesel driven three (3) axle truck tractor pulling a forty-five (45) foot or longer trailer or truck tractor pulling a set of doubles; OR 
• Six months of experience operating a diesel driven three (3) axle truck tractor pulling a forty-five (45) foot or longer trailer or truck tractor pulling a set of doubles AND successful completion of an accredited truck driving training course on three (3) axle trucks pulling forty-five (45) foot or longer trailers (training course must be recognized by the State of California as an accredited training course in the operation of heavy trucks on State highways); OR 
• Two and one half (2½) years’ experience equivalent to a Heavy Equipment Operator or Disposal Site Maintenance Worker with Santa Cruz County with a minimum of six (6) months of experience driving heavy three (3) axle trucks.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with Tank Endorsement and a Hazardous Materials endorsement. (If your application meets minimum qualifications, you will be asked to provide a current, official Department of Motor Vehicles driver record.)

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of routine inspection and maintenance as required in the California State Vehicle Code. Working knowledge of the safe operation of a three (3) axle truck with attached forty-five (45) foot van trailer; all appropriate laws pertaining to the operating of said vehicle on public roadways; and working knowledge of drivers’ responsibilities contained in Motor Carrier Safety Title 13 of the California Administrative Code. Also required is some knowledge of occupational hazards.

Ability to: Drive a three (3) axle articulated truck and trailer combination in a smooth, careful, and safe manner; recognize and take necessary precautions against hazardous driving conditions; follow oral and written directions; deal courteously and effectively with the public; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; follow basic safety policies and procedures; accurately complete report forms; perform heavy physical labor, which involves pushing and pulling of weights up to 75 pounds. May require lifting of up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another individual to mount a tire or position equipment blades; and ability to hear and distinguish various sounds, such as voices of co-workers in noisy environments and the sound of operating equipment.

Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; heights, such as fourteen foot ladders; high levels of noise; strong, unpleasant odors, infections that might cause chronic disease or death; dust and silica dust; allergens, such as stinging insects and poison oak; vibration, such as when operating pneumatic equipment or from the normal operation of a diesel truck; the possibility of experiencing burns or bodily injury; exposure to non-ionizing radiation; and the possibility of contact with toxic substances or chemical irritants.

Other Special Requirements:

• Incumbents are required to work weekends and holidays. 
• Alcohol and drug tests will be administered to all candidates prior to final selection for positions requiring Class A or B Driver Licenses upon entry, and to employees in positions requiring those licenses, as mandated by Department of Transportation federal regulations. In addition, all candidates must provide specific employment history for up to the past ten years for all jobs they have held that required operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE – 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years. Available after six months for vacation and/or sick leave.
HOLIDAYS – 12.5 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN – County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN – County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT – Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security. 
LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
SDI – Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
OTHER – Other pay and benefit items apply to certain positions or assignments, such as Bilingual Pay and Night Shift Differential.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now! Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways: 1) In the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) Submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.  Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT WOULD REQUIRE TEST ACCOMMODATION, CALL (831) 454-2600. WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.