About the Department

The Residential Equipment Operator - Solid Waste drives, operates, and maintains assorted equipment and machinery, including side-load refuse vehicles, tractors, backhoes, and other heavy equipment. Primary assignments include the collection of residential contained trash and recyclable materials. Secondary assignment includes assisting with the solid waste bulk trash collections for uncontained trash, utilizing appropriate equipment. This position may also work with other divisions/departments and perform related duties as assigned or required. This position may require overtime to meet operational needs.

Position Duties

Operates solid waste vehicles/equipment in support of daily solid waste trash and recycling routes including side loader, rear loader, and brush truck. May also operate other equipment such as tractor, street sweeper, loader/backhoe, and/or other equipment.

Complies with DOT rules and regulations by conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining equipment, performing spot checks, checking fluids, fueling vehicles, and ensuring all parts are functioning properly.

Assembles and repairs plastic waste containers by installing or replacing wheels, axles, and lids. Delivers containers to customers.

Completes daily work logs and prepares paperwork necessary for daily operations.

To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.

An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment.

Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License and a current DOT medical examination certificate are required.

Benefits

The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details!

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Supplemental Questions

Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

Not completed High School
High School or GED
Associates or Vocational Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher

How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment?

No experience
0 - 11 months
1 year
2 years
3 or more years

Do you currently possess a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License?

A valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License
A valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License
A valid out-of-state Commercial Driver's License that is transferable to a valid Arizona Class B CDL by the time of hire
N/A - I do not have a Commercial Driver's License

Do you currently possess a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Avondale
Address: 11465 Civic Center Dr.

Human Resources Department

Avondale, Arizona, 85323
Phone: 623-333-2200
Website: http://www.avondaleaz.gov/careers