Lead Equipment Operator; Solid Waste) JR

Job Title

The City of Peoria is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join the Solid Waste Division.

This position will have direct contact with City staff across all departments and divisions, as well as residents, schools, and other municipalities and businesses. The purpose of this position is to provide technical advice and act as a lead to Equipment Operators. Duties include but are not limited to performing a wide variety of advanced and specialized duties, providing technical guidance, assigning and monitoring work, and assisting staff with complicated and difficult assignments.

The position will provide customer service support to internal and external customers, as well as the citizens of the City of Peoria.

Education:

• High school graduation or equivalency

Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience. Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.

Physical Demands:

• The work requires heavy physical exertion. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 25 and 50 pounds.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid Arizona Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with additional endorsement and certification for assigned area of responsibility upon hire.

• Previous Solid Waste experience
• Previous experience in a municipal setting
• Previous experience in a leadership role

• Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick leave
• Personal Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Benefits Presentation 2026
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Public Safety Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Major Medical insurance (PDF)
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance Program
• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employer Provided Dental Insurance
• Employer Provided Short Term Disability
• Employer Provided Vision (PDF)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Care FSA Overview
• Health Care FSA Carryover
• Dependent Care FSA Overview
• Optional Accident Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Hospital Indemnity Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Pet Plan (PDF)
• Employee Assistance Program (PDF)
• Tuition Assistance Program (PDF)
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program

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 Peoria is the place for you!

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment or .

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.