Equipment Operator​/Skilled Truck Driver

Job Title:

Equipment Operator/Skilled Truck Driver

Closing Date: 06/03/2026

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DEADLINE:
Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not be considered.

Job Number: 26-383-2

Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department:
Department of Public Works

City:
Sacaton, AZ

Location:

186 S. Skill Center Road

Area of Interest:
Public Works

Hourly:
Ranger $20.25 - $25.65

Tribal Driving Permit

Required:

Yes

The Equipment Operator/Skilled Truck Driver provides solid waste collection service and maintains transfer stations.

• Perform monthly inventory of tools and equipment; perform preventive maintenance inspection of equipment and vehicles; perform daily inspection and cleaning of solid waste collection vehicle; perform operating tasks required to maintain community solid waste collection container and transfer stations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date list of solid waste customers, making sure new customers are added and picked up; maintain record of number of collections at a particular site, type of refuse disposed.
• Maintain daily log of equipment and vehicles (usage, mileage, tune-ups, etc.).
• Transport solid waste to off-reservation landfills.
• Operate solid waste collection vehicles.
• Investigate and resolve solid waste complaints; conduct daily check of “Work Order Board” to ensure complaints and work orders are handled promptly (daily).
• Complete and submit “Work Orders” on all jobs performed; collect and submit all receipts, invoices and landfill tickets on a daily basis.
• Inspect, clean, sanitize and repair solid waste containers.
• May be required to cross-train into water distribution and wastewater collection system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the lay out of the Gila River Indian Community.
• Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions of equipment operation.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved with equipment operation.
• Skill and ability to operate various types of trucks and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years experience in solid waste which included operating waste vehicles and/or equipment.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class B or a Class A Commercial Driver’s license.
• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver’s license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit.
  Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.

Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position

Reports to Director or designee

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the required documentation to the completed Employment Application.

• Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)
• Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
• Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)
• Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING SUBMITTED.