Sanitation Worker

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Sanitation Worker

Salary

$63,955.44 - $70,511.76 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

28470-B

Department

Waste Management & Recycling

Opening Date

06/02/2022

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

11/7/25, 1/9/26, 3/13/26, 5/8/26, 7/10/26, 9/11/26, 11/13/26

Under close supervision, positions in this class perform heavy manual labor and other related duties in connection with the collection and disposal of refuse.

Some positions in this classification are temporary and part-time only (intermittent). The positions are intended to facilitate the accomplishment of seasonal workload requirements. Please click here ( for more information on intermittent employment.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other specialized applications related to area of assignment

• Two-way radio communication devices and other related equipment

• Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Proper methods of performing various types of manual labor

• Principles of effective customer service

• Basic principles and practices of waste disposal and recycling

Ability to

• Learn and apply laws, rules, and regulations related to refuse and disposal

• Understand and follow department policies and procedures

• Learn to operate vehicles and heavy equipment, and power and hand tools used in the collection and disposal of refuse

• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers and the public

• Learn safety work methods and safety regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collection and equipment operation

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

• Understand and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

• Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly

• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments

• Keep accurate and orderly records

• Maintain confidential information

• Read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment

• Complete and submit department forms when required.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

• Learn to identify different types of waste and recycling in order to audit residential containers

• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met

• Adapt to new technologies, work processes, and equipment

• Use technology for record keeping, training, and communication

• Follow verbal and written instructions

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid Driver’s License, Class C or higher.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here ( or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Incumbents in this class must obtain a valid California Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or higher, without an Airbrake Restriction, within 150 days of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:

• Frequently stand and walk up to 6 miles on a daily basis.

• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel and crouch.

• Occasionally climb on and off equipment.

• Occasionally sit for extended periods of time while operating equipment.

• Have sufficient strength, stamina and agility to perform heavy manual labor for varying periods of time.

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance; in excess of 75 pounds with assistance.

• Occasionally push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds without assistance; in excess of 100 pounds with assistance.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.

• Work around dust, dirt, odors, and refuse.

• Work in loud or noisy areas.

• Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts.

• Work in enclosed tight spaces.

• Work various shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays and non-routine hours.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email View email address on click.appcast.io

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here ( for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions (

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees’ current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness

• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)

• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website (

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,

DENTAL INSURANCE:

For more information, visit the Benefits website (

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

For more information, visit the Benefits website (

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website (

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions

• Marriage or Family Relationships

• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website (

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs (

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

The minimum qualifications for the Sanitation Worker class are as follows:

Possession of a valid Driver's License, Class C or higher.

Select the one box that best describes your Driver's License as it relates to the minimum qualifications.

• I meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

• I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

03

To qualify for this position, you must you must submit proof of the license requirement. Please attach a current copy of your Driver License (front and back) to your application. Copies of your Driver License must be attached or sent to our office or you may be disqualified.

• I have attached a copy of my Driver License to my application.

• I will submit a copy of my Driver License by email before the cut-off listed on the job announcement.

04

Please note that the Sanitation Worker position is NOT a collection route driving position; the primary function is manual labor and other duties related to landfill and transfer operations.

Select the box below to confirm your understanding.

• I have read and understood the above information.

05

Some of the Sanitation Worker positions are intermittent positions. Are you willing to work on an intermittent basis?

• Yes.

• No.

06

Select the one box that best describes your current valid Driver License.

• None.

• California Driver License Class C.

• California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B.

• California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

• Driver License in another state.

07

List your current valid Driver License number, state of issuance, class, and expiration date. If you have a medical certificate in conjunction with your license, please include the date of expiration.

If you do not have a Driver License, please write "None."

08

Select all the boxes that best describe your current valid endorsements or certificates.

• None or none listed.

• Double/Triple Trailer Endorsement.

• Hazardous Endorsement.

• Tanker Endorsement.

• Forklift Certificate.

• Heavy Equipment Certificate.

09

Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher without an Airbrake restriction?

• Yes

• No

10

List any valid endorsements and/or certificates you possess including state of issuance and expiration date. If you do not have any related endorsements or certificates, please write "None."

11

Incumbents in this class must obtain a valid California Commercial Driver's License, Class B or higher, without an Airbrake Restriction, within 90 days of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

*Anticipated revision to 150 days, pending approval from the Civil Service Commission and Board of Supervisors.

Select the box below to confirm your understanding of this requirement.

• I understand that Sanitation Workers must obtain a valid California Commercial Driver's License, Class B or higher, without an Airbrake Restriction, within 90 days of appointment.

12

Do you have prior paid experience performing routine heavy manual labor for six (6) months or more?

• Yes

• No

13

Do you have prior paid experience working in the collection and disposal of refuse for six (6) months or more?

• Yes

• No

14

Select all the boxes that best describe the paid work experience you have experience performing on a regular basis.

• None.

• Assembling/disassembling items and making minor repairs.

• Directing traffic flow.

• Picking up and loading refuse and/or other materials onto trucks.

• Performing routine manual labor (e.g. manually digging ditches and trenches).

• Working as part of a work crew or team.

• Removing litter, debris, rubbish, and other waste using a broom or shovel.

• Sorting and separating waste material.

• Inspecting waste-streams and assisting in identifying and characterizing waste.

• Responding to customer inquiries and complaints.

• Auditing items and/or materials for compliance with regulations.

• Maintaining environmental control systems, socks and drains, and making minor repairs.

• Working as a cashier and performing various types of financial transactions.

• Transporting, inventorying, and storing items.

15

Select all the boxes that best describe your paid experience performing tasks while working around medium to heavy duty vehicles and/or equipment.

• None.

• Inspecting vehicles and equipment prior to and after use to ensure safe operating conditions.

• Observing, following, and reporting safety regulations and procedures.

• Assisting in the cleaning and servicing of heavy equipment (e.g. collection, transfer, and landfill vehicles).

• Cleaning and performing routine non-auto mechanical maintenance and servicing on equipment.

• Reporting mechanical defects, preventive maintenance required, and other necessary maintenance for the mechanics.

• Reporting incidents, accidents, and/or injuries.

16

Select all the boxes that best describe the power tools and/or machines you have paid experience using on a regular basis.

• None.

• Chainsaw.

• Pressure sprayer/wand.

• Lawn mower.

• String trimmer.

• Hedge trimmer.

• Other similar tools/machines.

17

Select all the boxes that best describe the equipment you have experience operating for six (6) months or more.

• None.

• Forklift.

• Articulated water tanker (7000 gallons or larger).

• Water truck (4000 gallons or larger).

• Fuel truck.

• Sweeper.

• Back hoe.

• Front end wheel loader

• Motor grader.

• Heavy mobile compactor.

• Tractor crawler/bulldozer (equivalent in size to a Caterpillar D5 or larger).

• Excavator (larger than 20 metric tons).

• Large articulated haul truck.

• Roll-off truck (30,001 pounds or larger).

• Front-end wheel loader with claw.

• Rear loaded refuse collection vehicle.

• Boom truck.

• Box truck.

• Other medium to heavy duty equipment.

18

Select the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience operating commercial vehicles that require a Commercial Driver License, Class B, or higher.

• None or less than 1 month.

• One (1) month but less than six (6) months.

• Six (6) months but less than one (1) year.

• One (1) year but less than two (2) years.

• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years.

• Three (3) years or more of experience.

19

Select the one box that best describes your personal computer (PC) or tablet usage experience.

• None.

• Minimal – Rarely use a PC, tablet, or similar device.

• Moderate – Occasionally use a PC, tablet, or similar device and am familiar with Microsoft Office (or equivalent) applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, and Excel).

• Advanced – Often use a PC, tablet, or similar device and have experience utilizing Microsoft Office (or equivalent) applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, and Excel).

20

Describe your experience that qualifies you for the Sanitation Worker position. In your response, include your employer(s), dates of employment, job title, and a description of your duties. Please include any information needed to further clarify your selected responses to any of the previous questions.

If you have no experience, please write "None".

21

Working Conditions: Position in this class require the incumbent to:

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.

• Work around dust, dirt, odors, and refuse.

• Work in loud or noisy areas.

• Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts.

• Work in enclosed tight spaces.

• Work various shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays and non-routine hours.

• I have read and understood the working conditions described above.

22

Physical Requirements:

Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:

• Frequently stand and walk up to 6 miles on a daily basis.

• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel and crouch.

• Occasionally climb on and off equipment.

• Occasionally sit for extended periods of time while operating equipment.

• Have sufficient strength, stamina and agility to perform heavy manual labor for varying periods of time.

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance; in excess of 75 pounds with assistance.

• Occasionally push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds without assistance; in excess of 100 pounds with assistance.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by case basis.

• I have read and understood the physical requirements described above.

23

I have read the General Qualifications as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes.

24

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes

• No

25

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months.

• Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months.

• Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year.

• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.

• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.

• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

26

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended: • Name of event • Location of event • Month and year of event If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None".

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