Solid Waste Equipment Operator #JR100003

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria's Public Works Department has an excellent opportunity for an Equipment Operator in the residential collection division. The ideal candidate will operate heavy equipment for excavating, trenching, street cleaning, and delivering refuse and recycling materials to the landfill, and operate front load, side load, rear load, roll-off collection vehicles, and an articulated tractor.

A valid Arizona Class B CDL is required at hire; Class A and Tanker/HazMAT endorsements may be required within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 9-12 months of experience in a similar or related position.
• This role requires heavy physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for excavating, trenching, street cleaning, and delivering refuse and recycling to the landfill.
• Operate front load, side load, rear load, and roll-off solid waste collection vehicles and articulated tractors.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Front load truck

Side load truck

Rear load truck

Roll-off truck

Articulated tractor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Equipment Operator (Solid Waste)

Tell me more…..

Peoria's Public Works Department has an excellent opportunity for an Equipment Operator in the residential collection division.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Heavy equipment in the completion of assigned tasks such as excavating, trenching, street cleaning, and delivering refuse and recycling materials to the landfill.
• Various types of solid waste equipment, including front load, side load, rear load, and roll-off collection vehicles.
• An articulated tractor.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• At least 9-12 months of experience in a similar or related position.

Physical Demands

• This role requires heavy physical exertion and effort.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Arizona Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required at the time of hire.
• Depending on the assignment, a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and/or Tanker and HazMAT endorsements may be required within 12 months of hire.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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