Equipment Operator - Solid Waste; Residential

Job Overview

The Residential Equipment Operator – Solid Waste drives, operates, and maintains a variety of equipment and machinery, including side-load refuse vehicles, tractors, backhoes, and other heavy machinery. Primary assignments include the collection of residential contained trash and recyclable materials. Secondary assignments include assisting with solid waste bulk trash collections for uncontained trash using appropriate equipment. This position may also work with other divisions or departments and perform related duties as assigned or required, and may require overtime to meet operational needs.

• Operate solid waste vehicles and equipment in support of daily solid waste trash and recycling routes, including side loaders, rear loaders, brush trucks, tractors, street sweepers, loaders/backhoes, and other equipment.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain equipment, perform spot checks, check fluids, fuel vehicles, and ensure all parts are functioning properly in compliance with DOT rules and regulations.
• Assemble and repair plastic waste containers by installing or replacing wheels, axles, and lids, and deliver containers to customers.
• Complete daily work logs and prepare documentation necessary for daily operations.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License and a current DOT medical examination certificate.
• Equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

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