Solid Waste Equipment Operator II

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their sanitation team. This role involves operating large sanitation trucks, performing manual labor, and providing exceptional service to the community. The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy trucks and a passion for maintaining cleanliness in public spaces. With a strong focus on safety and teamwork, this position offers a chance to make a positive impact on the environment and the community. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to grow within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Accrual

Sick Leave Accrual

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

City Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Plan Participation

Pet Insurance

Bilingual pay compensation

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license and a Class A CDL.
• Six months of experience operating sanitation or heavy trucks required.

Responsibilities

• Operates large sanitation truck collecting debris and brush on established routes.
• Provides quality control by cleaning alleys and streets after collection.

Skills

Operating sanitation truck

Manual labor

Heavy truck operation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Two-way radio

Common hand tools

Job description

Performs manual labor and operates large sanitation truck picking up bulk items, brush and other debris on a sanitation route and/or repair and place refuse and recycling containers. Operates a large sanitation truck picking up brush and other uncontained debris on a solid waste route. Assists and directs assigned co-workers in loading material into truck.

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 $28.69/hour.

**This recruitment is only open to current City of Scottsdale employees**

Education and Experience

• Six months of experience operating sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment.

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.
• Must possess and maintain, throughout tenure, a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction at time of hire and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
• Preferred: Qualified on the rear end loader through Solid Waste Services.
• 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.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Operates large, rear-loading packer truck manually collecting brush and other debris on established routes.
• Drives load of packed material to landfill for disposal.
• Provides quality control by cleaning alleys and streets after brush is collected.
• Assists citizens and customers with service issues and concerns as needed.
• Provides educational information to customers verbally and through dissemination of printed materials.
• Completes CDL pre-flight safety inspection on vehicles at the beginning and end of the workday.
• Trains Equipment Operator I on operation of equipment and assigned routes.

• Drive a large solid waste truck maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area.
• Reach overhead, bend, and stoop repeatedly; climb up and down ladders; work in rough, uneven alleys.
• Lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Visual, muscular, and manual dexterity in order to service equipment; use a rake, shovel, pitchfork, and/or broom; perform manual labor on an ongoing basis: to operate equipment, two-way radio, common hand tools (such as hammer, saw, screwdriver, etc.), and computer.
• Work with paints, deodorizers, cleansers, or similar solutions.
• Walking or moving, pushing, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching; sometimes involves climbing elevations.
• Exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant odors.
• Removal of dead animals from City right-of-way and streets.
• Operate trucks and equipment skillfully and safely.
• Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
• Work extended hours, overtime, holidays, weekends, and special events as needed.

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 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit theHuman Resources and Benefits Information page 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:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-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.