Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL Sanitation Specialist

City of Glendale (AZ); Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glendale is seeking a Sanitation Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment in the Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include operating street sweepers, refuse trucks, and related machinery, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates must have at least one year of experience operating heavy equipment, knowledge of safety rules, and the ability to maintain daily logs.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating heavy automotive and specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules and traffic laws in equipment operation.
• Ability to record work activities and maintain daily logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate street sweeper, sanitation truck, and other heavy equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Monitor quality of refuse and recyclable collection and sorting.
• Fill and regulate water tanks; operate hydraulic packer to compact refuse.
• Maintain daily logs of mileage, tons dumped, and equipment condition.
• Interact with the public to resolve sanitation service issues.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

Tools

CDL Class B

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Job description

The City of Glendale is seeking a Sanitation Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment in the Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include operating street sweepers, refuse trucks, and related machinery, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates must have at least one year of experience operating heavy equipment, knowledge of safety rules, and the ability to maintain daily logs.