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Town of Gilbert Solid Waste Operator I in Gilbert, Arizona
Solid Waste Operator I
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Solid Waste Operator I
Salary
$21.54 - $31.22 Hourly
Location
AZ 85297, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-0257
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
06/05/2024
Closing Date
9/11/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
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We Are Seeking
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. Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Solid Waste Operator I.
Solid Waste Operators report to an Environmental Services Supervisor. The primary function of this position is to safely operate rear loading, side loading and/or front-loading automated refuse vehicles and/or a roll off truck collecting refuse and recycling on a 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.
Ideal candidates will have good energy and enthusiasm, work well with co-workers, and customers and management team, be quick at solving problems independently and have a strong work ethic. Knowledge and skill required for success in this position is familiarity with the Town of Gilbert driving routes, a strong history of attendance and punctuality, record-keeping ability and attention to safety.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Applicable traffic laws, codes, regulations, and rules governing equipment operation.
Understanding of the hazard and safety rules and precautions in refuse collection and heavy equipment operation.
SKILLS IN:
Competence in the operation and maintenance of automated side loader, front loader, rear loader, roll-off, articulated tractor and trailer.
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the public sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
Effectively managing time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently.
Exceeding customer needs, building productive customer relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate positive behavior toward organization, coworkers, management, and customers.
First review of applications will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, then every Wednesday thereafter while the posting remains open.
About You
You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.
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.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.
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.
We Are Team Gilbert
Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With over 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. Gilbert has been named among the top 100 Healthiest Employers, the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies to Work For, and more. (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades)
We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc
Up For the Challenge
In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more.
Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there? We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.
Let's get this adventure started!
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.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in heavy equipment operation or manual labor?
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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Do you currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Medical Card?
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If you indicated in the previous question, you do currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please indicate in the space below if hold a Class A or a Class B, the state of issue and the expiration date. If you do not currently possess a CDL please enter N/A.
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Are you currently working for Environmental Services through a temporary staffing agency?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your assigned duties in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Please check the box or boxes that apply to your driving record over the past twelve months. Your driving record will be verified if you are hired. Any omissions or intentional falsifications made in response to this question will be grounds for termination, regardless of the date of their discovery. Please respond to this question accurately and honestly
Conviction for driving while impaired (DWI,DUI)
Homicide, manslaughter, or assault arising out of the use of a vehicle
Failure to stop/report an accident
Reckless driving/speeding contest
Making a false accident report
Testing positive for drugs and/or alcohol
Speeding 21 mph or greater over the limit
Driving on a suspended/revoked license
Attempting to elude a police officer
None of the Above
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Have you completed any vocational or technical training in commercial vehicle operation and/or solid waste collections including on the job training?
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If you indicated you do have vocational or technical training in commercial vehicle operation and/or solid waste collections including on the job training, please describe your training in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have operating side-loading, rear-loading, front-loading, or roll-off trash collection trucks?
No experience in this area
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If you indicated you have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have operating commercial vehicles other than solid waste heavy equipment?
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If you indicated you have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Are you available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and extended days beyond 10 hours?
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If offered the position, are you able to work in extreme temperatures that are part of Arizona's climate?
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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):
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Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse
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Town of Gilbert
Address
50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Website
https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs
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