City of Scottsdale
Solid Waste Equipment Operator III Job at City of Scottsdale in Scottsdale
City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 85261
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Base pay range
$26.15/hr - $35.33/hr
Salary
$26.15 - $35.33 Hourly
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
FY2526-00012
Division
PUBLIC WORKS
Department
COLLECTION SVC ADMIN-RES
Opening Date
07/03/2025
Closing Date
7/17/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
- Description
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Performs a wide variety of diverse heavy equipment operator work in Public Works for one or more programs to assist in the better delivery of Solid Waste collection, disposal, bulk/brush trash and/or transfer services.
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $30.73 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- One year of experience operating sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment.
- Preferred: Qualified on tractor/skid steer, side loader, front loader, or loader and grappler through Solid Waste Services, depending on area of responsibility.
- 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 at time of hire a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with no air brake restriction and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
- Brush/Bulk Program: - Requires a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with no air brake restriction and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Safely and effectively operates a refuse collection equipment to include tractor/skid steer, side loader, front loader and roll-off truck to collect a wide variety of containers, bins, and/or boxes for the section to which assigned.
- Maintains collection routes.
- Communicates orally with customers regarding their collection concerns, general information, or problems related to collection services.
- Supports other section members by helping out other personnel with their job duties.
- Actively participates in employee meetings and provides input when serving on committees or task forces.
- Maintains accurate records of work performed, materials used, time and equipment used.
- Completes CDL pre-flight safety inspection on vehicles at the beginning and end of the work day.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operate power-driven machinery.
- Sit for extended periods of time while driving a large sanitation 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 and move up to 60 pounds or more on a continuous basis.
- Visual , muscular, and manual dexterity to service equipment; use a rake, shovel, pitchfork, and/or broom; perform manual labor on an ongoing basis; operate equipment, two-way radio, common hand tools, such as hammer, saw, screwdriver; and computer.
- Work with paints, deodorizers, cleansers, or similar solutions.
- Seldom sedentary and includes 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.
- Visual and muscular dexterity to in order to service equipment; use a rake, shovel, pitchfork, and/or broom; perform manual labor on an on-going basis: to operate equipment, two-way radio, common hand tools (such as hammer, saw, screwdriver, etc.), and computer.
- Work holidays, weekends, mandatory overtime, and special events as needed.
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Education
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
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. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.
Part-Time Positions
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.
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Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.
- Interlock Device
- Court Mandated Restricted Hours
- I have a Graduated Driver's License (Class G License).
- Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
- I have no restrictions on my driver's license
Do you currently have a valid Class "A or B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
- Yes
- No
Please list the employers where you have used your CDL? List "N/A" if you have not used your CDL with an employer or do not have a CDL. Note: These jobs must be listed in your application to be considered.
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This position is normally scheduled four 10-hour shifts each week, but will sometimes require working weekends, special events, and mandatory overtime as needed. Are you able and willing to work this schedule?
- Yes
- No
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