The City is offering a $2,500 hiring incentive to new hires for Solid Waste Equipment Operator which will be paid in accordance with A.R. 2.55.

The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services.

Solid Waste Equipment Operators operate solid waste collection trucks and other heavy equipment used for collecting refuse, recycling, and other waste material. The majority of solid waste collection trucks are right side driven. Duties also include performing daily CDL pre-trip and post-trip inspections to include 7 step air brake check, reading and understanding collection route maps and following a designated route, use of a GPS system, operating a two-way radio, data entry into on-board computer system, cleaning waste buildup on equipment, identifying needed equipment repairs, and making necessary equipment adjustments. Operators will be required to routinely climb in and out of equipment, perform light manual labor, provide customer service, and meet established performance standards. Work will be performed in extreme weather and environmental conditions.

• Ability to safely maneuver a large truck through tight spaces and turns (i.e. alleyways, narrow streets with parked cars).
• Possess basic computer skills.

$21.06 (minimum) - $26.19 (maximum) hourly / $43,805.00 - $54,475.20 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $54,475.20 depending upon qualifications.

At this time, all employees in positions that require a CDL will also receive $3.00/hour for maintaining a valid CDL. The $3.00/hour incentive for maintaining a valid CDL is paid in addition to the hourly rate stated above.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. Additionally, effective 10/1/2022, Paid Parental Leave is now offered to eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.

For more details, visit: Unit 001 Benefits

Pension Information

• At least one year of experience operating a CDL vehicle and/or completed a certified Commercial Driver License trucking school within the past 12 months.
• Must possess a Class A OR B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Class A Instructional Permit at the time of application OR a Class B CDL (for limited positions).
• Must pass an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) medical examination.
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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• These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required, and employees will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Work experience following designated routes with multiple stops and reading grid or route maps.
• Prior experience operating a solid waste vehicle.
• Prior experience providing customer service.
• The following may be required:
  • Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
  • Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• For most positions, up-righting overturned containers and cleaning up solid waste spills may be required.
• For some positions, pushing metal front load bins on wheels weighing over 100 pounds may be required.

Recruitment closes March 27, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Solid Waste Equipment Operator, JC:72080, ID# 48860, 2/1/23, 3 mos, AR, Benefits: 001

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