Solid Waste Operator I Salary $22.24 - $32.25 Hourly Location

AZ 85297, AZ

Job Type Full Time Job Number 25-0211 Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date 04/29/2025 Closing Date 7/21/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS We Are Seeking Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Solid Waste Operator I. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. The Solid Waste Operator I reports to a Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include: Safely operate rear loading, side loading and/or front-loading automated refuse vehicles. Work designated route of apartments, office buildings, residential customers, commercial establishments, or other sites of contained refuse/recycling and hauling to disposal sites. Report improper equipment performance or other maintenance related problems to fleet maintenance mechanics and supervisor. Perform routine service on vehicles such as washing, cleaning, fueling, checking, and adding oil, hydraulic fluid, and water as needed, checking instruments, mirrors, brakes, steering and signals, maintaining tire pressure and draining air tanks. Inform supervisor of unsafe or broken containers and unsafe, difficult, or poorly maintained collection sites. Assignments may include performing skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and servicing of refuse containers including painting, delivering, and inspecting of containers. Prepare records and complete daily route sheet statistics, answer customer questions related to refuse schedule and service and provide customer focused service. The first review of applications will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, then every Tuesday thereafter while the posting remains open. This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. About You At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements: High School Diploma or GED 1 year of experience in heavy equipment operation, or manual labor Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and medical card required at the time of interviewing. Applicants holding a Class B CDL may be required to obtain a Class A License within six months of hire. Must be able to work overtime as required. Requires working in extreme temperatures that are part of the Arizona climate. This a driving position and a motor vehicle report will be run as part of our pre-employment process. View full job description here This position requires a DOT pre-employment physical and drug screen. The position of Solid Waste Operator I is part of a job family consisting of a Solid Waste Operator I, II & III, which provides career growth opportunities. This position has been designated as a Heavy work position that spends a majority of their workday in a refuse truck and outdoor environment. The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason. Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert's Mission:

 Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values:

 

DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

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We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play. We Are Here to Help! Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Employer Town of Gilbert Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296 Phone (480) 503-6823