Taking a written test for a solid waste equipment operator career!

Discussion in 'Waste Removal and Garbage Truck Driver Forum' started by Honey nut, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. makeit

    makeit Bobtail Member

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    Asl is a great gig to have in the waste ind. I ran an asl for almost three years and loved it. I cant speak fond of the auto cars though every one we had was problematic. as far as lining up with the can it wont take long to learn just remember to look up and behind the cart as you pull towards the pickup. If our roll off fleet ever slows down I wouldn't mind going back into the resi scene again.. good money and less hours. Good luck
     
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  3. Honey nut

    Honey nut Light Load Member

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    Update, okay so I successfully completed a written test, driving skills test, panel interview and just got a call to me the hiring officials! Hope it goes well, thanks for the support!
     
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  4. GmanInCali

    GmanInCali Bobtail Member

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    Very cool, good luck!:biggrin_25519:
     
  5. Groo

    Groo Bobtail Member

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    Are you out there living your dream yet?
     
  6. Honey nut

    Honey nut Light Load Member

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    No not yet i was not selected for the solid waste operator position with the cities public works dept.

    oh well atleast they told me no and i tried never know. I did the written, performance test, and two interviews. I am planning i may try to get hired by a private solid waste company get experience then apply again!?
     
  7. Groo

    Groo Bobtail Member

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  8. bubbavirus

    bubbavirus Medium Load Member

    too bad, sounds great, fresh air, exercise,

    all you can eat


    ;P
     
  9. Honey nut

    Honey nut Light Load Member

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    Update, I had the city call and said if I was still interested and if so I Would need to do another 3rd interview. Given the one week notice I couldn't make that interview. Now I'm kinda at a limbo. Oh well I'll just keep trying at other cities since I finally figured out I want to work for a municipal solid waste/ public works dept.

    i hate what I do now, and would want my driving job back, even better if it was for a city.
     
  10. Honey nut

    Honey nut Light Load Member

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    This is a miracle in the making, I am doing pre employment hiring things for a city job as a solid waste equipment operator.

    I guess if you stay persistent and interested in the position they'll call you back! I dislike my current job so this is a good thing!

    so any insight on being an equipment operator?
     
  11. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    Best of luck, keep trying, you'll make it
     
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