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Field Operations Supervisor Supplimental Questionnaire

Application closes on April 29, 2026 at 5pm

Application Process

Applicants must complete and submit the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Application, along with a Supplemental Questionnaire if required, by the final filing date and time.

We will not accept a resume in lieu of an application. Applications will only be accepted for positions that are currently open.

Paper/In Person Application:

Submit the completed Application and Supplemental Questionnaire, if required, to 126 Sun Street, Salinas, CA 93901 no later than the final filing date and time.

Online Application

Complete the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority online Application below no later than the final filing date and time

For more information contact SVR Human Resources Administration at (831) 775-3011

The SVR Administration Department is dedicated to providing high-quality support to all customers in a friendly and professional manner, promising an excellent service experience.

Thank you for your interest in Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority!

Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Position for which you are applying(Required)

Are you available to work:(Required)

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If you are fluent in a language other than English, what language(s):

Personal Information

Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Are you at least 18 years old?(Required)

Yes

If employed & under the age of 18, can you furnish a work permit?

Yes

If hired, can you provide evidence of your legal right to work in the USA?(Required)

Yes

Do you have any relatives currently employed by SVSWA?(Required)

Yes

YES?

If yes, who?

What relation to you?

Have you ever used another name that we would need to verify your employment experience and education?(Required)

Yes

If yes, indicate such name and the date the name changed:

Do you currently posses a valid CA Driver's License?(Required)

Yes

Driver's License Info(Required)

License #

Class

State

Expiration Date

Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accomodations?(Required)

Yes

Education and Special Licenses/Registration

High School

Name of School

Location & Attendance Dates

Completed?

Degree or Major

College or Trade

Name of School

Location & Attendance Dates

Completed?

Degree or Major

List current certifications and/or professional licenses that you possess, if any, expiration dat and where registered:

Employment Experience

List your previous positions beginning with your present or last job. Since we will make every effort to contact previous employers, the correct telephone numbers are appreciated. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED IN DETAIL– RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE DO NOT WRITE “SEE RESUME” IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BOXES. IF YOU REQUIRE MORE SPACE, ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES AND CLEARLY LABEL EACH PAGE.

Employer(Required)

Job Title(Required)

Supervisor's Name & Title(Required)

Supervisor's Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State

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To (MM/YY)(Required)

Hours per week(Required)

Key Responsibilities(Required)

Reason for Leaving(Required)

Employer

Job Title

Supervisor's Name & Title

Supervisor's Phone

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Key Responsibilities

Reason for Leaving

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Job Title

Supervisor's Name & Title

Supervisor's Phone

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Key Responsibilities

Reason for Leaving

Employment References

References

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Business Relationship

Organization/Address

Phone

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Supplemental Questionnaire

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If Required for position- Attach completed Supplemental Questionnaire (Form available on Employment Opportunities page)

Supplemental Questionnaire - Experience/Training

Instructions: Answer each question below by providing the amount of experience you have, the specific duties you were responsible for, and where you obtained the experience. You may submit a resume to further explain your qualifications; however, the resume will not serve as a substitute for the required information in either the application for employment or this supplemental questionnaire. Because the information you provide will be rated based upon the amount and type of experience and/or training that you possess, it is important that you are careful with your responses. Placement on the hiring list will be in order of the ratings received from the review of your background as presented in your application materials.

1. Experience in the Solid Waste Industry at landfills or transfer stations.

Business Name(Required)

Amount of Experience in Years(Required)

Please enter a number less than or equal to 50.

Specific Responsibilities(Required)

Business Address - Where Experience was Obtained(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

2. Experience in the construction industry.

Business Name(Required)

Amount of Experience in Years(Required)

Please enter a number less than or equal to 50.

Specific Responsibilities(Required)

Business Address - Where Experience was Obtained(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

3. Experience in monitoring, maintenance and repair of gas, water or wastewater systems.

Business Name(Required)

Amount of Experience in Years(Required)

Please enter a number less than or equal to 50.

Specific Responsibilities(Required)

Business Address - Where Experience was Obtained(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

4. Experience in repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

Business Name(Required)

Amount of Experience in Years(Required)

Please enter a number less than or equal to 50.

Specific Responsibilities(Required)

Business Address - Where Experience was Obtained(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Licenses/Certificates

Do you have a current valid CA Class A Drivers License(Required)

Do you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD?(Required)

Have you collected samples for laboratory analysis?(Required)

Do you possess a SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) Landfill or Transfer Station Operator Certificate?(Required)

Can you perform basic pump and/or well maintenance and repair?(Required)

Do you possess a Hazardous Materials Operator certificate?(Required)

Certification

Please read the following carefully and initial/check each section before signing this application form.

Check to initial(Required)

I hereby certify that I have personally completed this application and that the answers given by me to the foregoing questions and statements are true and complete and that no material fact has been omitted. I understand that any false statements appearing on this or any other employment form will be sufficient reason to end further consideration of this application and not hire me; if discovered after my employment, such false statement will be sufficient reason for dismissal from the services of the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA) regardless of the time that has elapsed before discovery.

Check to initial(Required)

I authorize SVSWA or its designated agents to contact my references and to investigate my current and past employment, education credentials, Department of Motor Vehicles driving record, and other employment-related activities, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. I agree to cooperate in such investigations and release those parties supplying such information to SVSWA from all liability or responsibility with respect to information supplied to SVSWA.

Check to initial(Required)

I understand that a separate consent form will be requested to authorize the procurement of an Investigative Consumer Report for credit history and to conduct a pre-employment drug screening.

Check to initial(Required)

I understand that filing this application in no way assures me a position with SVSWA and that this application is not, and is not intended to be, a contract of employment.

Check to initial(Required)

If employed by SVSWA, I agree to abide by the rules, policies and procedures of SVSWA and subsequent rules, policies and procedures that may become effective after employment. I understand that my initial and continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a medical examination.

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Personal Information

Education and Special Licenses/Registration

Employment Experience

Employment References

1. Experience in the Solid Waste Industry at landfills or transfer stations.

2. Experience in the construction industry.

3. Experience in monitoring, maintenance and repair of gas, water or wastewater systems.

4. Experience in repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

Licenses/Certificates

Certification

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