Refuse & Compactor Vehicle Equipment Operator at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under direction from assigned supervisor, drive a heavy duty packer refuse truck, as well as a heavy duty roll-off material handling bin truck of at least 26,000 pounds gross vehicular weight; operate appropriate mechanical, electrical, air controls, universal cable hook up and hydraulic equipment on these truck(s); be able to operate a fork lift, steam cleaning equipment, compactor and baler in a safe, efficient and skillful manner, and other duties assigned to the District waste management program.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to completion of the tenth grade and the knowledge, ability, and experience to perform duties stated under the job summary. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must posses a valid California class B drivers license. Current DMV report.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Resume • One (1) current professional letter of recommendation dated within the last two years. • An application filled out completely which includes the “Record of Work Experience/Employment History” and no blank spaces. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to completion of the tenth grade and the knowledge, ability, and experience to perform duties stated under the job summary. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must posses a valid California class B drivers license. Current DMV report.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Resume • One (1) current professional letter of recommendation dated within the last two years. • An application filled out completely which includes the “Record of Work Experience/Employment History” and no blank spaces. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or Frank DeAnda , Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, fdeanda@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or Frank DeAnda , Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, fdeanda@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
11/18/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/30/2026
Contact
Gisel Gonzalez
951-788-7135 Ext: 80116
951-788-7135 Ext: 80116
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$28.49 - $34.63 Per Hour
$28.49 - $34.63 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 22
Length of Work Year
12 month work year, 8 hours per day, 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Maintenance and Operations
Additionally
An eligibility list may be established from this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
RUSD Employees Interested in a Transfer
If you are interested in a transfer you MUST submit your application via this recruitment and submit the Transfer Request Form
Testing/Interview Information
Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via telephone or Edjoin.