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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.875.1 TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR II 20250109PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.875.1 Class Specifications for the Class: TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR II BC-09; BU-01 Duties Summary: Operates and maintains a loader and backhoe with appropriate attachments as a major work assignment in loading various material into transfer station trucks and trailers; may operate other types of motorized equipment as a supplementary assignment; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to operate and maintain a loader with a capacity of 1 cubic yard capacity and over, but less than 3 cubic yards and backhoe with appropriate attachments, at a refuse transfer station to load various material into trucks and trailers; utilizes an attachment to dig, lift, move and/or compact materials as needed. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). • Loads various material into trucks and trailers; • Sort bulky items and refuse using appropriate attachment; • Compacts various materials using appropriate attachment; • Keeps forward portion of pit clear; • Directs incoming refuse and/or green waste carrying vehicles at the transfer station; • Inspects loads to ensure prohibited and hazardous wastes are disposed of at proper areas; • Keeps assigned equipment supplied with fuel, oil, water, and air; • Assists in preparing and repairing equipment as necessary; PART I TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR II 2 8.875.1 • May make minor emergency repairs to assigned equipment as necessary and reports major defects and malfunctions; • May occasionally operate other types of motorized equipment or use small hand tools when necessary; • Performs simple maintenance work or manual labor as required; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Methods of operating a loader or backhoe with appropriate attachments; general construction and maintenance practices as it relates to the operation of a loader or backhoe with appropriate attachments; hazard and safety practices applicable to the operation of a loader with appropriate attachment; and maintenance needs of a loader or backhoe with appropriate attachment. Ability to: Operate a loader or backhoe skillfully and safely; make minor and emergency repairs to the loader or backhoe with appropriate attachments; observe mechnical defects and take steps to have defects corrected; understand and follow oral and written instruction; deal tactfully and effectively with other employees and the public; perform manual work. This is a retitling and amendment to the specification for the class TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR II, which was approved as TRANSFER STATION LOADER OPERATOR on May 28, 2024, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 9, 2025 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.875.1 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR II BC-09; BU-01 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and • one (1) year of work experience in operating and maintaining a loader or backhoe. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: • Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. • Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). • An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the human resources staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. PART II TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR II 2 8.875.1 Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Department/Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Test: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy This is a retitling and amendment to the specification for the class TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR II, which was approved as TRANSFER STATION LOADER OPERATOR on May 28, 2024, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 9, 2025 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources