Introduction Provides direct support to the Solid Waste Services Supervisor in the residential, brush and commercial programs. Responsible for performing lead responsibilities and a wide variety of diverse heavy equipment operator duties for one or more programs in the delivery of solid waste refuse collection, disposal, recycling collection and/or transfer services. May provide coverage in the absence of the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Two years of experience operating sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Arizona driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
- Must possess at time of hire/promotion, at minimum, a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Assists Supervisor in evaluating, maintaining and assigning collection routes.
- Conducts site inspections to respond to citizen and driver concerns.
- Communicates with customers regarding collection concerns, general information, or problems relating to solid waste and recycling services.
- Observes and/or monitors equipment and employees to ensure compliance with operating standards and/or safety standards.
- Assists Supervisor in coordinating the day-to-day scheduling and assigning of work of Equipment Operators; provides technical advice to lower-level Equipment Operators; mentors, recommends and/or delivers training, reviews work and provides performance input of Equipment Operators to supervisor.
- Operates a refuse collection truck to include a side loader, front loader and roll-off truck to collect a wide variety of containers, bins, and/or boxes for the section to which assigned.
- Serves as a relief driver for a variety of Solid Waste routes.
Work Environment/Physical Demands - Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
- Sit for extended periods of time while driving a large sanitation truck maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area.
- Reach overhead, bend, and stoop repeatedly; climb up and down ladders; work in rough, uneven alleys.
- Lift and move up to 50 pounds or more on a continuous basis.
- Visual , muscular, and manual dexterity to service equipment; use a rake, shovel, pitchfork, and/or broom; perform manual labor on an ongoing basis; operate equipment, two-way radio, common hand tools, such as hammer, saw, screwdriver; and computer.
- Work with paints, deodorizers, cleansers, or similar solutions.
- Exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant odors.
- Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
- Work holidays, weekends, and special events as needed.
To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here . Benefits Highlights: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information. Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
