Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Salary: $46,219.52 - $68,613.06 Annually
Location : Goodyear, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2400120
Division: PW-Solid Waste
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: 2/12/2024 5:00 PM Arizona
Job Description Summary
First review of applications will be the week of January 26, 2024
Embrace a rewarding career where you play a vital role in waste management, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
Our Public Works department is seeking a Solid Waste Equipment Operator responsible for bulk collections using heavy equipment and CDL vehicles, while also addressing customer concerns.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years' experience in the Solid Waste field, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Class B CDL driver's license with at least one year of CDL vehicle operation. Knowledge of general health and safety practices, active participation in safety-related activities, and adherence to personal protective equipment requirements are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with Microsoft Office skills (Excel and Word, knowledge of Access is a plus) and a minimum of two years of face-to-face customer service experience, with clear communication and strong customer service ethics. The successful candidate must perform bulk collections in extreme weather, be available for overtime, and handle physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs. climbing in and out of vehicles, and performing safety inspections in line with Federal CDL guidelines.
At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation
Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.
Essential Functions

• Provides Solid Waste collection with the use of sanitation collection vehicles; performs routine vehicle/equipment maintenance, delivers and exchanges refuse and recycling containers. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides customer service by answering inquiries and instructing citizens on the proper disposal of waste.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Community college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
• Experience: Minimum six months experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read general correspondences, memorandums and letters, technical training manuals for equipment operation.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write City codes, general correspondences, memorandums and letters.
• Managerial: Semi-Complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
• Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Work involving discretion is typically reviewed before finalized.
• Technical Skills: Limited Application - Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Limited analysis and independent thinking is utilized.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - In addition to the sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures. In many of the interactions, contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

12 Month Objectives
Within Three Months:

• Perform proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the rear loader truck
• Complete SOP and JHA training on the rear loader truck
• Execute 50% of the bulk collection routes without aide from a coworker or route book
• Input daily route information utilizing the Canvas app
• Become familiar with the City's Policies and Procedures

Within Six Months:

• Conduct bulk collection inspections by issuing educational notices
• Complete inspection documentation and perform inspection data entry
• Execute 75% of the bulk collection routes without aide from a coworker or route book
• Perform all proper maintenance on all sanitation equipment

Within One Year:

• Complete SOP and JHA training on the grapple tractors
• Perform proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the grapple tractors
• Operate grapple tractor safely and efficiently without assistance from coworkers
• Complete all city required annual training
• Obtain a Class "A" Arizona Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Attend a public outreach event
• Execute 100% of the bulk collection routes without aid from a coworker or route book

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.29%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.

01
Which best describes your highest level of education completed:

• No Highschool Diploma or GED
• High school or equivalent
• Some College/ equivalent to 6 months or more
• Associate Degree or higher

02
Please indicate your Driver's License classification:

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Regular Class D License

03
Do you possess a minimum of one year of experience operating a CDL vehicle?

• Yes
• No

04
Indicate your experience level utilizing Microsoft Office Suite:

• No experience
• 1 - 2 hours per day
• 3 - 4 hours per day
• 5 or more hours per day

05
Please indicate years of experience in the Solid Waste field or in a similar field.

• No experience
• 6 months or less
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 years or more

06
Do you have a minimum of two years face to face customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have experience with specialized safety training?

• Yes
• No

Required Question