Landfill Operations Inspector

The Job

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The Department of Public Works - Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) is looking for a Landfill Operations Inspector who can perform inspection and maintenance of disposal sites to ensure contract and regulatory compliance are met. This position will perform on-site landfill inspection and maintenance of various landfill components, including sanitary landfill construction, landfill covers, leachate collection system, gas collection systems, drainage systems and leachate pumping systems, and water supply and distribution systems. This position also analyzes and makes recommendations concerning the adherence to technical document specifications.

For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Landfill Operations Inspector job description.

Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment and must be maintained. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Physical: Employees regularly walk, stand, bend, squat and occasionally work near equipment on rough, uneven, rocky or slippery surfaces. Employees are exposed to dust, vehicle emissions, noise, odors and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE (1) of the following options:
Option 1:
Two (2) years of experience at a landfill or transfer station, inspecting the operation and maintenance of construction equipment in order to ensure compliance with technical documents and regulatory agency requirements.
Option 2:
Two (2) years of experience operating heavy construction equipment at a landfill/transfer station, which includes one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
Option 3:
Three (3) years of experience in the construction and maintenance of Public Works Facilities (roadway, flood, or solid waste), which includes operating heavy equipment and one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience OR equivalent experience.
Option 4:
Three (3) years of experience as a Scale Supervisor I, Scale Supervisor II, or Engineering Technician II, III, IV or V within the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management Division OR equivalent experience.
Substitution : Possession of a Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification may substitute for 1 year of the non-lead or non-supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates with MOLO, Class B license, and experience working on a landfill are highly desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application by December 19, 2025 at 5 PM . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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