Solid Waste Equipment Operator III

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays (incl. Floating)

Vacation accrual

Sick leave accrual

Medical, Dental & Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Arizona ASRS retirement

457 Nationwide retirement plans

Pet Insurance

Bilingual pay

Job summary

City of Scottsdale is seeking a heavy equipment operator for Public Works to support Solid Waste collection, disposal, bulk/brush trash and transfer services. The role anticipates a starting salary around the mid-point based on experience and internal equity, with a full range published above.

The mid-point is $31.04/hour or $64,563.20 annually. The position requires one year of relevant equipment operation experience and a valid Arizona driver's license.

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 through Solid Waste Services, depending on area of responsibility.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Public Works experience

Tools

Tractor/Skid Steer

Side Loader

Front Loader

Loader & Grappler

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.

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

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.