Solid Waste Equipment Operator II

Responsibilities

Performs manual labor and operates a large sanitation truck picking up bulk items, brush and other debris on a sanitation route and/or repairing and placing refuse and recycling containers. Operates a large sanitation truck picking up brush and other uncontained debris on a solid waste route and assists and directs assigned co‑workers in loading material into the truck.

• Operates large, rear‑loading packer truck manually collecting brush and other debris on established routes.
• Drives load of packed material to landfill for disposal.
• Provides quality control by cleaning alleys and streets after brush is collected.
• Assists citizens and customers with service issues and concerns as needed.
• Provides educational information to customers verbally and through dissemination of printed materials.
• Completes CDL pre‑flight safety inspection on vehicles at the beginning and end of the workday.
• Trains Equipment Operator I on operation of equipment and assigned routes.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to the mid‑point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above; the mid‑point for this position is $29.26 per hour.

Six months of experience operating sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment.

• 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no air‑brake restriction at time of hire and be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
• Preferred:
  Qualified on the rear‑end loader through Solid Waste Services.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved for remote work.
• Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

• Drive a large solid waste truck maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area.
• Reach overhead, bend, and stoop repeatedly; climb up and down ladders; work in rough, uneven alleys.
• Lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Visual, muscular, and manual dexterity to service equipment; use a rake, shovel, pitchfork, broom, perform manual labor on an ongoing basis; use hand tools and computer.
• Work with paints, deodorizers, cleansers, or similar solutions.
• Walking or moving, pushing, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching; sometimes involves climbing elevations.
• Exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant odors.
• Removal of dead animals from City right‑of‑way and streets.
• Operate trucks and equipment skillfully and safely.
• Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
• Work extended hours, overtime, holidays, weekends, and special events as needed.

• 12 Paid Holidays, including 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours per month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours per month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (includes behavioral health coverage)
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to one times employee annual salary; option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement $2,500 per year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long‑Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

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. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312‑2491.

The City of Scottsdale provides employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.