Disposal Site Gate Attendant

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Written Exam:

April 24, 2026 Subsequent testing dates to be announced as applicable. Qualified candidates will be notified five (5) business days prior to the examination.

Examinations:

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Simple record keeping procedures; basic mathematics and receipting; and basic computer usage. The Human Resources Division may conduct an appraisal of application materials, should there be an insufficient number of candidates to merit a written examination. Should an appraisal be conducted, the appraisal will be weighted 100%. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process. Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, Six (6) months of experience collecting and receipting money or bookkeeping involving daily public contact, or clerical work directly related to landfill operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid California Class "C" driver's license is required. Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to mosquedaro@kerncounty.com . This position works within the department of Public Works. For more information about the department, please view their website here .

Full Job Descriptions For:

Disposal Site Gate Attendant Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us: Growth Mindset We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. A background check may be conducted for this classification. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Public Works Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page . Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.