<p>The City of Glendale, AZ is hiring an Equipment Operator for the Solid Waste Management Division. This full-time position involves operating heavy equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safe waste collection. A valid CDL-Class B driver's license is required. The job offers a salary range of $47,091.98 - $70,638.10 annually and includes a $2,000 hiring bonus. The role is based in Glendale, AZ and is not remote.<br>Salary : $47,091.98 - $70,638.10 AnnuallyLocation : Glendale, AZJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024-03721Department: Field OperationsOpening Date: 04/01/2025Closing Date: 4/30/2025 12:00 AM ArizonaHours per Week: 40 DescriptionThis position operates heavy and other specialized equipment in the Solid Waste Management Division of the Field Operations DepartmentThe City of Glendale is offering a$2,000 HIRING BONUSfor the position ofEquipment Operator (CDL-Driver) Solid Waste Management Bonus to be paid as follows: $1,000 after 30 days of employment and $1,000 after 6 months of employment. You must be an active employee at the time the hiring bonus is scheduled to be paid to receive the bonus. Current regular status City of Glendale employees are not eligible for hiring bonuses.Join Our Team!* * * * * * * * * *Benefits:Essential Functions Operates heavy automotive and specialized equipment including street sweeper, one-man sanitation truck, 40-yard container, truck and trailer.Operates brush tractor with grapple buckets and hand load rear-loaders, balers, sorting lines, crane trucks and forklifts. Fills the street sweeper water tanks and regulates valves controlling water supply.Works as a laborer when not operating equipment.Automatically or manually, depending on the item, gathers, lifts and maneuvers appliances, bulk items, refuse containers, etc.Empties containers into the sanitation truck and operates the hydraulic packer to compact refuse. Identifies non-collectable, acceptable waste.Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on the equipment such as cleaning, fueling, checking and adding oil, filling radiator and maintaining tire pressure. Other minor maintenance may include adjusting or replacement of gutter brooms, conveyor belts, and pick-up brooms.Performs safety checks on equipment.Monitors to assure the quality in refuse collection, recyclable collection, and in the sorting and bailing of recyclable materials.Operates portable radios. Keeps daily log of work performed, mileage, tons dumped, equipment condition and performance.Accurately and timely completes accident report forms and time sheets.Completes public violation notifications and corrective action tags.Repairs and delivers containers for commercial and residential customers.Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success FactorsOne (1) year of experience in the operation of heavy automotive and specialized equipment. Valid CDL-Class B driver's License with Air Brake endorsement at time of application is required. Knowledge of:Operation of various types of heavy equipmentHazards and safety rules and precautions in heavy equipment operationTraffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in equipment operationStreet layouts and routesSkill in:Safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment and observance of traffic laws and regulationsAbility to:Perform general maintenance and service requirements of equipment in area of responsibilityRecord work activities and maintain daily logs and journalsDetect needed repairs to make necessary operations adjustmentsUnderstand and carry out oral and written instructions and ability to work independentlyCoordinate eye and hand movementsFill out accident reportsDeal with the public in the resolution of sanitation service problemsIdentify hazardous or special waste and take appropriate reporting actionAny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.Special RequirementsA class B commercial driver's license with Air Brake endorsement at time of application is required. May be required to work mandatory overtime as needed. Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Work requires lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling trash containers and other objects, sitting and climbing. When performing manual labor work requires walking, standing, raking, lifting, bending. Benefit information is outlined here: 01 I understand that my work experience must be in the body of this application and that "see resume" is grounds for disqualification from further consideration. Furthermore, I verify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate, and that any answers I provide to the following questions are also reflected in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that the responses I provide will be verified through the recruitment process and any misstatement of material facts will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration. Yes No 02 Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. Do you understand this requirement? Yes No 03 One (1) year of experience in the operation of heavy automotive and specialized equipment. Valid CDL-Class B driver's License with Air Brake endorsement at time of application is required. How many years of experience do you have in the operation of heavy automotive and specialized equipment? (As a reminder, your selection MUST be reflected in the work experience section of the application.) 1-2 yrs 2-3 yrs 3-4 yrs 4-5 yrs More than 5 yrs 04 CDL: Please choose the option that best describes the current status of your Arizona Commercial Drivers License (CDL). (As a reminder, your selections MUST be reflected in the Work Experience section of the application.) Please note: A valid CDL is required for this position. Arizona Class B CDL Arizona Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement Arizona Class C CDL CDL from another state I do not possess a CDL 05 ROUTED DRIVING EXPERIENCE: How many years of experience do you have driving assigned routes? (As a reminder, your selection MUST be reflected in the work experience section of the application.) Less than 1 year 1 - 2 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years 4 -5 years More than 5 yrs. No experience 06 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION EXPERIENCE: How many years of solid waste collection experience do you have? (As a reminder, your selection MUST be reflected in the work experience section of the application.) 1-3 yrs 3-5 yrs 5-7 yrs 7-9 More than 9 yrs Less than 1 yr None 07 SWM EQUIPMENT: Please select the types of equipment you have experience operating. Select all that apply. (As a reminder, your selection MUST be reflected in the work experience section of the application.) Front loader Automated side loader Tractor Roll-Off Sweeper Rear Loader None of the above Required Question</p>