City of Hanford, CA
Refuse Collector - Part Time
City of Hanford, CA - San Francisco
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Overview
Salary: $17.00 - $20.50 Hourly
Location : CA 93230, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 25/26-01
Department: Public Works
Division: Refuse
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Closing Date: 8/1/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Hanford is seeking to fill two part time vacancies in the Public Works Department - Refuse Division.
Under supervision this position is to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled refuse collection duties on assigned residential or commercial routes; and to perform related duties as required.
The working hours will vary depending upon working assignment; position may be assigned to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Please note this is a part-time position not to exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year and affords no benefits aside from sick leave.
A current DMV driving printout (less than one month old) must be submitted with a completed City application .
DMV record request link:
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
May serve as a helper on a waste disposal truck on an assigned route.
Inspect truck and equipment before beginning daily route.
Work with partner to move, service, and empty refuse containers into hopper of truck.
Lift and compact material in hopper by operating basic machine controls.
Report unsatisfactory containers to immediate supervisor.
Assemble, repair, and deliver refuse containers.
Explain disposal service to property owners.
Wash, clean and service trucks.
Receive customer complaints and refer them to supervisor.
May work various workday assignments.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Basic machine operation;
Basic spoken and written English.
Skill in:
Carrying out oral and written instructions;
Tactfully accepting complaints;
Working cooperatively with others;
Performing heavy manual labor.
Experience and Education Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
General work experience, preferably including some outdoor physical labor experience.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
License Required
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver license with a good driving record.
A current DMV driver's record (less than one-month-old) MUST be submitted with a completed City application
Additional Information
The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City's Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.
Paid Sick Leave
Employees are eligible to accrue paid sick leave beginning with their first day of employment. Employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of work, subject to the maximum annual benefit of forty (40) hours. Unused accrued paid sick leave hours will carry over from one year to the next.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Part-Time employees are enrolled in a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan ("PTS Plan") and will contribute 7.5% of their salary. The City is contracted with Mission Square Retirement.
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Did you submit/upload a DMV driving record less than one month old with your application?*Please note your application will not be accepted without a DMV driver history.
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Location : CA 93230, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 25/26-01
Department: Public Works
Division: Refuse
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Closing Date: 8/1/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Hanford is seeking to fill two part time vacancies in the Public Works Department - Refuse Division.
Under supervision this position is to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled refuse collection duties on assigned residential or commercial routes; and to perform related duties as required.
The working hours will vary depending upon working assignment; position may be assigned to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Please note this is a part-time position not to exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year and affords no benefits aside from sick leave.
A current DMV driving printout (less than one month old) must be submitted with a completed City application .
DMV record request link:
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
May serve as a helper on a waste disposal truck on an assigned route.
Inspect truck and equipment before beginning daily route.
Work with partner to move, service, and empty refuse containers into hopper of truck.
Lift and compact material in hopper by operating basic machine controls.
Report unsatisfactory containers to immediate supervisor.
Assemble, repair, and deliver refuse containers.
Explain disposal service to property owners.
Wash, clean and service trucks.
Receive customer complaints and refer them to supervisor.
May work various workday assignments.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Basic machine operation;
Basic spoken and written English.
Skill in:
Carrying out oral and written instructions;
Tactfully accepting complaints;
Working cooperatively with others;
Performing heavy manual labor.
Experience and Education Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
General work experience, preferably including some outdoor physical labor experience.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
License Required
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver license with a good driving record.
A current DMV driver's record (less than one-month-old) MUST be submitted with a completed City application
Additional Information
The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City's Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.
Paid Sick Leave
Employees are eligible to accrue paid sick leave beginning with their first day of employment. Employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of work, subject to the maximum annual benefit of forty (40) hours. Unused accrued paid sick leave hours will carry over from one year to the next.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Part-Time employees are enrolled in a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan ("PTS Plan") and will contribute 7.5% of their salary. The City is contracted with Mission Square Retirement.
01
Did you submit/upload a DMV driving record less than one month old with your application?*Please note your application will not be accepted without a DMV driver history.
- Yes
- No
Required Question