Equipment Operator III (Solid Waste Department)

Note: This recruitment is open-until-filled and will be used to create an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.  First review of applications will be April 20, 2018.  Additional applications will be reviewed thereafter as needed.

Performs a wide variety of diverse heavy equipment operator work in Public Works for one  or more programs to assist in the better delivery of Solid Waste collection, disposal, and/or transfer services.
 

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 to include a phone interview and a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background screening for the past 7 years
- DOT Drug Test
- Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• One year of experience operating sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment.
• Must be qualified on side loader, front loader, or loader and grappler through Solid Waste Services, depending on area of responsibility.

• 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 a Class "B" Commercial Driver License (CDL) and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

• Safely and effectively 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.
• Operates related heavy equipment manipulating materials, such as a grappler and front-end loader, at the City's Solid Waste Transfer facility.
• Performs a wide variety of Solid Waste-related collection duties, transfer station duties, and/or special assignments for director and manager.
• Coordinates and assists with special projects, safety programs, route counts, re-routing and account checks, container deliveries.
• Maintains collection routes.
• Communicates orally with customers regarding their collection concerns, general information, or problems related to collection services.
• Maintains and updates Safety Data Sheets in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Supports other section members by helping out other personnel with their job duties.
• Actively participates in employee meetings and provides input when serving on committees or task forces.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed, materials used, time and equipment used.
• Makes basic data entry into computer when necessary.
• Detects and makes needed equipment repairs.
• Serves as a relief driver for a variety of Solid Waste routes.
• Completes CDL pre-flight safety inspection on vehicles at the beginning and end of the work day.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate power-driven machinery.
• 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 60 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.
• Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving, pushing, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching; sometimes involves climbing elevations.
• Exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant odors.
• Operate trucks and equipment skillfully and safely.
• Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to in order to service equipment; use a rake, shovel, pitchfork, and/or broom; perform manual labor on an on-going basis: to operate equipment, two-way radio, common hand tools (such as hammer, saw, screwdriver, etc.), and computer.
• Work holidays, weekends, and special events as needed.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time.

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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 Receptionist 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.