SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Surpriseaz; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Surprise invites applications for a Solid Waste Equipment Operator who will operate a range of equipment, from light collection gear to loaders and forklifts. The role focuses on delivering reliable residential and commercial collection services and sharing educational information with the community.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, plus a valid Arizona CDL Class B or higher.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment operations experience.
• Must have a valid Arizona CDL Class B or higher at hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to heavy equipment such as solid waste collection equipment, loaders, and forklifts.
• Provide solid waste collection services and educational information to residents and businesses.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for residential and commercial collection routes.

Skills

Semi-skilled tasks

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform semi-skilled activities in the Solid Waste Division. Incumbents operate light to heavy equipment such as solid waste collection equipment, loaders, and forklifts. Incumbents are responsible for providing solid waste collection services and educational information, and ensuring regulatory compliance for residential and commercial collection routes.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED, and one year of full-time sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment operations experience, or closely related work. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher.

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 to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening including:

• Criminal Background Screening
• DOT Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.