Senior Solid Waste Equipment Operator

State of South Carolina; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Accrual

Sick Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision

ASRS Defined benefit retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Bilingual pay

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a heavy equipment operator to perform a wide range of tasks in Public Works, supporting Solid Waste collection, disposal, and bulk/brush services. Starting salary may be up to the mid-point depending on experience and internal equity, with a full range disclosed above.

The mid-point is $31.04/hour or $64,563.20 annually. The role requires an Arizona driver license and may require a Class A CDL for specific programs; background screening and pre-employment checks

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment.
• Preferred: Qualified on tractor/skid steer, side loader, front loader, or loader and grappler.
• Arizona driver license required; Class A CDL required for Brush/Bulk program with no air brake restriction.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in Public Works to support Solid Waste collection, disposal, bulk/brush trash, and transfer services.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Sanitation equipment

Construction equipment operation

Education

Class A CDL

Arizona driver license

Job description

Performs a wide variety of diverse heavy equipment operator work in Public Works for one or more programs to assist in the better delivery of Solid Waste collection, disposal, bulk/brush trash and/or transfer services.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $31.04/hour or $64,563.20/annually.

Education and Experience

• One year of experience operating sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment.
• Preferred: Qualified on tractor/skid steer, side loader, front loader, or loader and grappler through Solid Waste Services, depending on area of responsibility.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Arizona driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
• Brush/Bulk Program: - Requires a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with no air brake restriction and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

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Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit theHuman Resources and Benefits Informationpage for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
  
  

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at [phone]. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at [phone].

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.