Equipment Operator - Solid Waste
Equipment Operator - Solid Waste
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Job Description
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Equipment Operator Solid Waste Division
Public Works Department
Hiring Range: $22.68 to $28.35
FLSA Status: NonExempt
Pay Grade: 107
Full Pay Range: $21.55 to $34.02
Deadline to Apply: 05/16/2025
Benefits Summary:
Major Benefits for FullTime Regular Employees:
- A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching
- Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision shortterm disability and life insurance
- Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
- Pension and longterm disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Position Summary:
The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced knowledgeable Equipment Operator for the Solid Waste Division. Under general supervision operates a motor vehicle and other equipment which may include an automated sideload refuse collection vehicle an automated frontload refuse collection vehicle a roll off refuse collection vehicle a backhoe an articulated loader and a stationary boom crane to support solid waste activities at the Citys transfer station.
Special Requirements:
This position may be required to work Tuesday through Saturday or any other schedule at the supervisors discretion. Rotational scheduling may be included. Must be available to work overtime nights weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties:
- Operates a motor vehicle and other equipment which may include an automated sideload refuse collection vehicle an automated frontload refuse collection vehicle a rolloff refuse collection vehicle a backhoe an articulated loader and a stationary boom crane
- Perform routine maintenance and repair for vehicles and equipment used during the course of business
- Perform daily pretrip and posttrip DOT inspection check for assigned vehicles and equipment
- Perform basic maintenance on equipment including greasing key components washing and cleaning interior and exterior of vehicles and cleaning air filter and radiator
- Perform maintenance of refuse collection containers on assigned routes
- Perform daily/weekly maintenance of the Transfer Station and yard in conformance with ADEQ and EPA regulations
- Assist in the setup preparation and cleanup of special events. Perform other tasks as needed
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent. Prior heavy or motorized equipment operator experience required. Experience driving sideload and frontload refuse collection equipment preferred. The successful candidate will possess at minimum a valid Class B Arizona Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or greater in good standing and be issued by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division of Arizona Department of Transportation prior to start date of employment. A clean driving record is required. Candidate of choice must pass a preemployment drug test and background/criminal history check. Any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their daytoday business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity Work as a Team Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty Solve Problems Take Pride In Excellent Results High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge of operation of sideload frontload and rolloff refuse collection vehicles
- Knowledge of operation of backhoe articulated loaders and stationary boom crane
- Skill in basic vehicle maintenance
- Skill in following oral and written instructions
- Skill in safely operating miscellaneous construction equipment
- Skill in utilizing customer service techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Sufficient to effectively and safely operate required vehicles and equipment necessary in performance of required duties
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and 75 pounds with assistance
- Must be able to see clearly with correction if necessary during both day and evening hours and in potentially adverse weather conditions and sufficient to effectively and safely operate required vehicles; read street/road signs maps and handwritten/typewritten material and perform required duties
- Sufficient to clearly concisely and effectively communicate (reading writing speaking) in person and over the telephone and radio in English; bilingual skills beneficial
Successful candidate will receive a postoffer preemployment background screening to include:
- Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
City of Prescott Contact Information
201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 207
Prescott AZ 86301
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In accordance with A.R.S. 23 493 this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunities/Americans Disabilities Act reasonable accommodation employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
