Sanitation Equipment Operator II

City of Williams; Williams (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Williams is seeking a Sanitation Equipment Operator II to drive designated routes, collect trash and recyclables, and operate and perform minor maintenance on an automated waste disposal truck.

This non‑supervisory role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Arizona CDL Class A; safety awareness and independent work are essential, with occasional snow removal and adverse weather. You will wear safety gear and help maintain facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Arizona CDL Class A license.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety rules in equipment operation.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and at high altitude.

Responsibilities

• Drives designated trash collection routes and delivers to disposal site.
• Operates and maintains automated waste disposal truck and roll-off truck as needed.
• Collects trash, recyclables, and street waste and handles miscellaneous items.
• Maintains yard and performs vehicle and building upkeep.
• Wears safety gear and follows safety rules; assists with emergency work and snow removal.

Skills

Safety rules

Operate equipment safely

Computer operations

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A license (Arizona)

Job description

SANITATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

City of Williams

Position Description (Grade 7)

Collects garbage, trash, recyclables, and street waste through the operation and minor maintenance of an automated waste disposal truck; operates a roll‑off truck to haul trash or recyclable material to designated sites.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to: Sanitation Superintendent or Foreman
• Directs: This is a non‑supervisory position
• Other: May involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and disagreeable and potentially unsafe materials.

Essential Duties

• Drives designated trash collection routes, collects the trash, and delivers it to the waste disposal site
• Drives designated collection routes, collects materials, and delivers to the designated site
• Picks up loose trash and manually collects miscellaneous garbage, trash, and street waste as required.
• Maintains yard, performs assembly, and vehicle and building upkeep
• Wears reflective vest, sturdy work boots, and hard hat as needed
• May be called upon to perform a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair activities in the public works program, including emergency work and snow removal.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of a current valid Arizona CDL Class A; unrestricted
• Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions in equipment operation
• Skill in operating equipment efficiently and safely
• Skill in essential computer operations and handling money
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to work independently and in isolation in performing regular duties.

• Ability to work effectively without supervision
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions at a high altitude, exposed to outside elements, disagreeable materials, and potentially unsafe materials.

General Information

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.