Waste & Recycling Equipment Operator (CDL Req)

City of Peoria; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria in Arizona is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Public Works department. The role involves operating heavy equipment to complete tasks like excavating, trenching, and street cleaning, and delivering materials to the landfill.

A valid Arizona Class B CDL is required at hire, with possible additional endorsements during the first year. The ideal candidate has 9–12 months of related experience and must be able to perform heavy physical work.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 9–12 months in a similar or related position.
• Physical demands: heavy physical exertion required.
• Licenses: CDL required at hire; may require Class A CDL and/or Tanker/HazMat endorsements within 12 months depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for tasks such as excavating, trenching, street cleaning, and delivering refuse/recycling to landfill.
• Work with various solid waste collection vehicles (front load, side load, rear load, roll-off) and articulated tractors.
• List ALL commercial driving experience on resume and application.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Arizona Class B CDL

Job description

City of Peoria in Arizona is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Public Works department. The role involves operating heavy equipment to complete tasks like excavating, trenching, and street cleaning, and delivering materials to the landfill.

A valid Arizona Class B CDL is required at hire, with possible additional endorsements during the first year. The ideal candidate has 9–12 months of related experience and must be able to perform heavy physical work.