Solid Waste Equipment Operator

## Solid Waste Equipment Operator Apply locations:
Thomas O Price Service Center time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR-1003200## Posting Close Date Applicants must submit their completed application by 07-31-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST## Application and Special Instructions As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit the following at the time of application:

• An uncertified 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (dated within the last 30 days of application)  
• An updated resume  
• A cover letter with responses to the questions below    Applications received that do not contain an uncertified 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (dated within the last 30 days of application), an updated resume, and a cover letter with responses to all the required questions listed below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.
If you have trouble uploading these documents, please contact Jocelyn

D. Maez at  or Jocelyn.

Maez.
In your cover letter, please ensure to include responses to the following:
1. Provide a summary of your experience operating solid waste equipment such as an automatic side loader, front loader, rear loader, or roll-off. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.
2. Provide a summary of any experience you have operating hydraulic equipment. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.
3. Provide a summary of any experience you have driving commercial vehicles (right-handed or curbside). Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.
4. Provide a summary of any experience you have following delivery routes and using routing systems. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.
Interviews are tentatively set for Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Pursuant to Administrative Directive 6.01-8 Commercial Driver Policy:
Incumbent employees may apply for a promotional opportunity if they meet all of the position requirements except for a CDL or required CDL endorsement. An employee who does not have the required license may be conditionally selected and advised of the requirement that they obtain the required license within 90 calendar days of the conditional notification of selection.
Candidates applying for positions carrying a CDL driving designation are required to obtain a valid Arizona CDL within 90 days of hire. The CDL must be of the appropriate classification, with endorsements as required by the job classification.
Failure to obtain the required CDL and endorsement within the required 90 calendar days will result in failure of probation and employment will be terminated effective immediately. Failure to maintain the CDL thereafter will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
A valid medical examiner’s certificate (MEC) issued by the City of Tucson occupational health provider will be required at the time of hire.
Should you have any questions related to this recruitment process, please contact the following:
Jocelyn

D. Maez at  or Jocelyn.

Maez    Environmental Services Human Resources at ESD HR## ABOUT THIS JOB
** Position Specific Summary
** The Solid Waste Equipment Operator (SWEO) position with the City of Tucson’s Environmental Services Department operates refuse collection vehicles and various equipment for the safe, efficient, and responsible collection, transportation, and disposal of refuse, trash, debris, and recyclables.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor.  This position does not supervise.
** Duties and Responsibilities
*** Operates refuse collection vehicles and various equipment within the commercial, residential, brush and bulky, and container maintenance units by following safe driving practices.  Collects refuse, recyclables, brush and bulky items, and services all containers on assigned routes.  Uses electronic software system to view assigned routes as well as special…