Equipment Operator (Solid Waste)

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The City of Peoria strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long-term careers.

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Peoria's Public Works Department has an excellent opportunity for an Equipment Operator in the residential collection division.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Heavy equipment in the completion of assigned tasks such as excavating, trenching, street cleaning, and delivering refuse and recycling materials to the landfill.
• Various types of solid waste equipment, including front load, side load, rear load, and roll-off collection vehicles.
• An articulated tractor.

**** List ALL commercial driving experience on resume and application ****

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers competitive compensation and benefit package to eligible employee groups.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.

Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are:

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Application Process:

A standard twelve-month probationary period must be served. However, it may be extended depending on incumbent performance. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies only until closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school graduation or equivalency
• Experience: 9-12 months experience
• Physical Demands: Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 25 and 50 pounds

Licenses & Certifications:

• Minimum valid Arizona Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) upon hire
• Class "A" CDL and/or Tanker and Hazmat endorsement may be required within Twelve (12) months of hire depending upon assignment