About this opportunity
GovernmentJobs.com lists this Solid Waste Equipment Operator opportunity in peoria, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Equipment Operator
Peoria's Public Works Department has an excellent opportunity for an Equipment Operator in the residential collection division.
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 **
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High school graduation or equivalency.
Experience: At least 9-12 months of experience in a similar or related position.
Physical Demands: This role requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid Arizona Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at the time of hire. Depending on the assignment, a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and/or Tanker and HazMAT endorsements may be required within 12 months of hire.
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Benefits:
Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick leave
Personal Leave
Bereavement Leave
Benefits Presentation 2026
Arizona State Retirement System
Public Safety Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program
Major Medical insurance (PDF)
Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance Program
Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
Employer Provided Dental Insurance
Employer Provided Short Term Disability
Employer Provided Vision (PDF)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Care FSA Overview
Health Care FSA Carryover
Dependent Care FSA Overview
Optional Accident Insurance (PDF)
Optional Critical Illness Insurance (PDF)
Optional Hospital Indemnity Insurance (PDF)
Optional Pet Plan (PDF)
Employee Assistance Program (PDF)
Tuition Assistance Program (PDF)
Direct Deposit
Wellness Program
About Peoria
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then Peoria is the place for you!
Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria
We are PEORIA!
Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at or .
An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.
Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.
Worksite address
peoria, AZ, 85381, US
Who can apply
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