Equipment Operator I,II, and III- Collections

City of Flagstaff•Flagstaff, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Solid Waste team and help keep our community clean, safe, and sustainable through reliable waste collection and exceptional customer service. We are seeking a motivated and dependable individual to support daily solid waste operations, interact professionally with residents and coworkers, and contribute to the efficient collection and disposal of waste materials. In this role, you will assist with waste collection activities, operate specialized solid waste equipment following training, and help maintain collection vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and effective service delivery throughout the community. This job announcement includes the position description and salary information for Equipment Operator I. Candidates need only submit one application to be considered for all three classifications (Equipment Operator I, II, and III). Placement into an Equipment Operator I, II, or III position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and the operational needs of the hiring department.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
One (1) year of equipment operation experience
Valid Arizona Class D driver’s license
Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Incumbents of this position are subject to pre-employment drug screening, and post-employment random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug/alcohol screening related to CDL licensing regulations.
All Emergency Service Employees shall maintain their principal residence within the state boundaries of Arizona.
All Emergency Service Employees, except those holding a position in Fire, will arrive at the assigned or emergency work location within one (1) hour from notification to report to duty.
Must have the ability to be contacted and to respond in a timely manner and be willing and able to perform emergency work on an evening, weekend, and twelve (12) hour shift basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving commercial vehicles in city conditions
Experience performing strenuous manual laborer tasks
Some welding & painting experience

Responsibilities

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Working with another crewperson, lifts and loads bulky items too large for the regular solid waste route pickup service
Loads trash into collection vehicles using tools such as shovels, rakes, and pitchforks as well as by hand
May drive and operate the rear loading collection truck (used for bulky items pickup), as assigned
After training on various solid waste equipment, serves as a backup solid waste equipment operator, and may temporarily be assigned to a hoist & haul, front loading, or automated side loading collection vehicle
Cleans and services solid waste collection equipment and vehicles as required
Makes simple field repairs and services equipment as required for daily operation
Performs other solid waste manual duties as assigned, such as bin maintenance, welding, litter pickup, etc.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay
Outstanding benefits
Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
457 Deferred Compensation Options
Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
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 & Incentives
Tobacco Cessation Program
Employer Assistance Program
Recognition including Work i versary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
Employee Discounts: Mountain L ine Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers