Senior Equipment Operator Solid Waste

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Senior Equipment Operator - Solid Waste

Public Works Department

Hiring Range: $25.55 to $31.94 Per Hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 109

Full Pay Range: $25.55 to $38.33 Per Hour

Deadline to Apply: 1/20/2026

Benefits Summary:

Major Benefits for Full-Time 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 short-term disability and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Operates vehicles and other equipment for the Public Works Department in performing duties related to solid waste construction right-of-way and street maintenance. This position completes multifaceted tasks using large industrial machinery and trains as well as monitors other workers.

Essential Duties:

• Assists the supervisor to ensure daily tasks and assignments are covered and completed in a safe and timely manner; identifies equipment needs for assigned projects; make recommendations to the supervisor or manager regarding equipment conditions and repairs needed.
• Assists management in observing and enforcing the requirements of all traffic laws ordinances and City of Prescott Personnel Rules.
• Leads plans and participates in all related aspects of the daily activities for assigned operational area; assigns tasks to crews.
• Trains coaches and mentors staff; instructs personnel in appropriate behavioral and performance standards in order to be consistent with assigned Division Department and City-wide goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership to other Solid Waste Street Maintenance and Admin supports staff.
• Oversees and assists welding and fabricating safety rails; shouldering and erosion control; and drainage work.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the Transfer Station operates scale and computer equipment related to the Transfer Station Operations; and maintains cleanliness of facilities and surrounding area.
• Operates a motor vehicles and other equipment for the City to perform a variety of construction public roads maintenance street sweeping vegetation management duties and drainage installation/repairs.
• Operates solid waste collection equipment in the collection of commercial residential or uncontained solid waste collection route; utilizes proper safety precautions related to work performed.
• Operates City vehicles and equipment such as an automated side-load refuse collection vehicle an automated front-load refuse collection vehicle a roll-off refuse collection vehicle a backhoe an articulated loader and a stationary boom crane.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspection checks for assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs maintenance on/ removes and lays asphalt; removes forms and finishes concrete; performs maintenance and installs guardrail safety rail and handrail; performs street maintenance and right-of-way work with crews or individually; sweeps streets; plows snow; and spreads cinders on roads.
• Performs vegetation management duties.
• Performs basic drainage maintenance and construction including ditch grading/cleaning culvert cleaning and installation by manual and mechanical means; clean catch basins and other drainage structures.
• Uses power tools and equipment such as: backhoe loader portable jackhammer dump truck water truck street sweeper motor grader paver roller weed eater and chainsaw.
• Works in close proximity to moving traffic and pedestrians.
• Fells trees; applies herbicides for weed management.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment; sets up and operates grade checking equipment including builders levels and laser levels; and performs daily safety checks of vehicles and equipment.
• Reads street/road signs maps and handwritten/typewritten material.
• Makes decisions as needed related to daily field work.
• Trains prospective drivers for commercial drivers license exam.
• Adheres to safety rules; assists with and participates in safety programs as required by OSHA including job hazard assessments training and use of proper personal protective equipment.
• Performs office duties including answering phones submitting work orders in Lucity tracking collection routes on LiGo auditing routes writing memos and dispatching drivers.
• Provides face to face and over the phone customer service; responds to customer complaints and issues requests for service and inquiries related to solid waste collection and Street Maintenance services. Ensures proper records daily logs time sheet information incidents reports carry-out requests and other operational data are entered into Munis Lucity and dedicated Solid Waste Drive.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of organizational goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor during his or her absence.
• Maintain City equipment in clean safe operating condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must possess knowledge in the operation of all vehicles equipment and other Division specific tasks such as Scale House operation snow plowing/removal and calculating quantities for asphalt and concrete repairs. Two years experience operating heavy equipment or driving commercial vehicles is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing Certification and Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid Class B Arizona commercial drivers license (CDL) at the time of hire.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day 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 the operation of all vehicles equipment and scale house operations.
• Knowledge of the operation of all solid waste collection vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of the proper placement of barricades and signage for road and lane closures needed for the protection of workers vehicles and pedestrians.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the mechanical operation of heavy diesel-powered construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of basic supervisory methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic project management.
• Skill in operating and working around moving equipment.
• Skill in operating backhoe loader motor grader paving equipment mowers large brush chipper and small tools (jack hammer target saw chainsaw weed eater and blower).
• Skill in safely operating miscellaneous construction equipment and recognizing hazards.
• Skill in utilizing customer service techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Skill in using a variety of computer and tablet software including maintenance management software time entry software and Windows computer applications such as Outlook.
• Skill in resolving issues from field employees and acting as point of contact for staff members.
• Ability to direct moving vehicles and pedestrians with authority in a polite and professional manner.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate in one-on-one and group situations
• Ability to make decisions as needed related to daily field work.
• Ability to plan and execute training programs regarding operation of all types of equipment and safe operating practices.
• Ability to maintain City equipment in clean safe operating condition.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state/federal/local officials elected officials and City residents.
• Ability to read follow and comprehend road traffic diagrams regulations and instructions in English.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in the field at job sites.
• Safely operates required vehicles and equipment necessary in performance of required duties.
• Requires working Tuesday through Saturday or any combination of days to meet the Divisions needs.
• May require working a rotational scheduling including nights weekends and holidays.
• Safely sees clearly with correction if necessary during both day and evening hours and in potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Clearly concisely and effectively communicates in person and over the telephone.
• Safely lifts pushes pulls and carries 50 pounds and 75 pounds with assistance.
• Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to self or others.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

Required Experience:

Senior IC