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SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I/II

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on September 5, 2024


Hourly Salary Range:
Solid Waste Equipment Operator I: $22.24 - $29.58
Solid Waste Equipment Operator II: $25.79 - $34.30


This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.


The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, up to 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $56/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary


Department / Division:
Public Works / Field Operations


Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive.


Schedule:
4/10 Schedule: Four days a week, 10 hours a day, 5:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Days of work will depend on the assigned function. May be required to work mandatory overtime.


Job Number:
RC#902152
DESCRIPTION
The Solid Waste Equipment Operator will perform routine tasks, semi-skilled and/or skilled tasks in the operation of front-loaders, roll-offs, side-loaders, rear-loaders, skid steer or similar equipment, and performs heavy manual labor for collecting, transporting, and disposing of solid waste materials from residential and commercial sources.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Solid Waste Equipment Operator I:
Requires some experience in skid steer or similar equipment operation and knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules for operating a class A commercial vehicle; including experience reading and understanding route maps and street signs.


Solid Waste Equipment Operator II:
Requires one (1) year of solid waste experience. Proficient in the operation of two (2) pieces of solid waste equipment: front load, roll-off, side-load, or rear-load.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.


Education:
Both levels
Requires High school diploma, GED or equivalency.
The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).
Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
Both levels

• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ


This position is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.


Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.