SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Solid Waste Division. This role involves operating various types of equipment, including loaders and forklifts, to ensure efficient solid waste collection services. Candidates will be responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance and providing educational support to the community. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and community service, making a positive impact in Surprise.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in sanitation or heavy equipment operations.
• Must maintain a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to heavy equipment for solid waste collection.
• Provide educational information and ensure compliance for collection routes.

Skills

Sanitation Operations

Heavy Equipment Operation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Solid Waste Collection Equipment

Loaders

Forklifts

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 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 may include:

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

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