Equipment Operator II-Landfill

City of Flagstaff•Flagstaff, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates heavy equipment and hand tools and performs operational and maintenance duties to support safe, efficient, and compliant landfill operations. The role includes assisting with dust control, snow removal, equipment care, litter pickup, welding, and other manual tasks. The operator works with landfill staff and assists members of the public as needed. After training on various solid waste landfill equipment, employees may be assigned weekend shifts. Weekend and holiday work may be assigned. This position is open until filled, with applications reviewed continuously and the first review scheduled for Friday 10/23/2026. The position is based in Flagstaff, Arizona. The annual salary range is $47,049.60–$70,574.40, based on qualifications and experience. The City of Flagstaff offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package; benefits and compensation may change based on policy, budget, or Council changes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of equipment experience with a CDL.
Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Obtain an Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License upon hire if not already held.
Obtain a tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
Be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance.
Submit to pre-employment drug screening and post-employment random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug/alcohol screening in accordance with Arizona State and federal Commercial Driver regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy off-road construction equipment.
Experience performing strenuous manual labor tasks.
Some welding and maintenance experience.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance requirements and techniques.
Basic hazardous-materials identification and handling knowledge.
Knowledge of types and characteristics of trash in material distribution and compaction.
Knowledge of litter-control methods.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Work with landfill staff to provide day-to-day operational and labor support while ensuring worker and public safety.
Operate heavy equipment in accordance with landfill operational policies and procedures.
Perform non-equipment operational duties and operate hand tools and hand power equipment.
Operate a water truck for dust control at the landfill.
Operate a wheel loader to mix alternative daily cover (ADC) and support snow removal operations.
Perform snow plowing activities as assigned.
Clean and service solid waste landfill equipment and vehicles as required.
Make simple field repairs and service equipment as required for daily operation.
Perform other solid waste manual duties as assigned, including equipment maintenance, welding, and litter pickup.
Assist the public as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Arizona State Retirement System membership with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12% and 100% match.
Deferred compensation options.
Up to 4% annual pay-for-performance increase.
Group health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible and health savings accounts.
13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
Paid parental leave.
Bereavement leave and jury duty leave.
Life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance.
First-time homebuyer assistance.
Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employer tuition assistance.
Employee clinic, telehealth, wellness program, and incentives.
Tobacco cessation program.
Employer Assistance Program.
Employee recognition programs and awards.
Employee discounts, including Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and recreation centers.