Solid Waste Equipment Operator Job at City of Goodyear in Goodyear

Overview

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Join a rewarding team where you play a crucial role in waste management, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in the Solid Waste field, a minimum of one year operating a CDL vehicle, and general knowledge of health and safety practices. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word; knowledge of Access is a plus) and at least two years of face-to-face customer service experience. The successful candidate should be able to provide bulk collections in extreme weather conditions and work overtime when requested. Ability to perform safety inspections on vehicles in accordance with Federal CDL guidelines and perform preventative maintenance on all solid waste equipment is preferred.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will join a dedicated team of professionals committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building, thriving in a culture of innovation. Core values: Adaptability, Integrity, Initiative, Empathy, Optimism, Innovation.

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email; please monitor your junk/spam email for communication from a system-generated source.

Responsibilities

• Provides solid waste collection with sanitation collection vehicles; performs routine vehicle/equipment maintenance; operates wood chipper, delivers and exchanges refuse and recycling containers; performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides customer service by answering inquiries and instructing citizens on the proper disposal of waste.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six months to one year of advanced study or training past high school equivalency. Community college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
• Experience: Minimum six months of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Reading: Ability to read general correspondences, memorandums and letters, and technical training manuals for equipment operation.
• Math: Ability to perform general math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Writing: Ability to write city codes, general correspondences, memorandums and letters.
• Managerial: Semi-Complex — occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
• Policy/Decision Making: Moderate — typically accepts general instructions with some discretion among a few identifiable choices.
• Technical Skills: Limited application; standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate — includes sharing information and providing advice to others; may require consideration of different viewpoints to reach agreement.

Within Three Months

• Perform proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the rear loader truck
• Complete SOP and JHA training on the rear loader truck
• Execute 25% of the bulk collection routes without aide from a coworker or route book
• Input daily route information utilizing the Canvas app
• Become familiar with the City's Policies and Procedures

Within Six Months

• Conduct bulk collection inspections by issuing educational notices
• Complete inspection documentation and perform inspection data entry
• Execute 50% of the bulk collection routes without aide from a coworker or route book
• Perform all proper maintenance on all sanitation equipment

Within One Year

• Complete SOP and JHA training on the grapple tractors
• Perform proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the grapple tractors
• Operate grapple tractor safely and efficiently without assistance from coworkers
• Complete all city required annual training
• Obtain a Class "A" Arizona Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Attend a public outreach event
• Execute 75% of the bulk collection routes without aid from a coworker or route book

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries

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