Company

City Of PhoenixSee more

addressAddressPhoenix, AZ
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$51.5K - $65.2K a year
CategoryRetail

Job description

Job ID
53536
Location
Equipment Operation
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION


The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through efficient delivery of outstanding Solid Waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services.

Solid Waste Equipment Operators operate Solid Waste collection trucks and other heavy equipment used for collecting refuse, recycling, and other waste material. The majority of Solid Waste collection trucks are right side driven. Duties also include performing daily CDL pre-trip and post-trip inspections to include 7 step air brake check, reading and understanding collection route maps and following a designated route, use of a GPS system, operating a two-way radio, data entry into on-board computer system, cleaning waste buildup on equipment, identifying needed equipment repairs, and making necessary equipment adjustments. Operators will be required to routinely climb in and out of equipment, perform light manual labor, provide customer service, and meet established performance standards. Work will be performed in extreme weather and environmental conditions.

Transfer station assignments use the following equipment: semi-tractor trailers with full air brakes, 5th-wheel connection, and a GVW of more than 34,000 lbs.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Ability to safely maneuver a large truck through tight spaces and turns (i.e. alleyways, narrow streets with parked cars).
  • Possess basic computer skills.

SALARY


Pay Range: $26.18 to $35.08 per hour.

Hiring Range: $26.18 to $30.31 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

  • Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
  • Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS


A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,
  • for more details: Pension Information
  • 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
  • Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
  • Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
  • Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
  • Dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Employer paid long-term disability
  • Free Bus/light rail pass
  • Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
  • Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
  • Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 001 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least one year of experience operating a CDL vehicle and/or completed a certified Commercial Driver License trucking school within the past 12 months.
  • Must possess a Class A OR B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Class A Instructional Permit at the time of application OR a Class B CDL (for limited positions).
  • Transfer station assignments require a valid class A commercial driver license without an L, Z, or O restriction.
  • Must pass an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) medical examination.
  • The City job description can be found here.
  • All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
  • For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions,
  • .
  • These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
  • Pre-employment drug testing is required, and employees will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

  • Work experience following designated routes with multiple stops and reading grid or route maps.
  • Prior experience operating a Solid Waste vehicle.
  • Prior experience providing customer service.
  • The following may be required:
    • Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
    • Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
  • For most positions, up-righting overturned containers and cleaning up Solid Waste spills may be required.
  • For some positions, pushing metal front load bins on wheels weighing over 100 pounds may be required.

RECRUITMENT DATES


Recruitment closes March 26, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

HOW TO APPLY


Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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  • Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance.
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  • If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Connection Center at (602) 495-5700.

REFERENCE


Solid Waste Equipment Operator, JC:72080, ID# 53536, 2/21/2024, 3 mos, AJ, Benefits: 001

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Commuter assistance, Paid parental leave, Health savings account, Disability insurance, Health insurance, 401(k), Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision insurance, Loan forgiveness, Life insurance
Refer code: 8441517. City Of Phoenix - The previous day - 2024-03-03 17:56

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