Salary: $42,714.10 - $64,071.02 Annually
Location : Glendale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-03251
Department: Field Operations
Opening Date: 05/01/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 12:00 AM Arizona
Hours per Week: 40
Description
The City of Glendale is offering a
$2,000 HIRING BONUS
for the position of
Equipment 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.
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Operates heavy and other specialized equipment in the Solid Waste Management Division of the Field Operations Department.
Essential Functions

1. Operates heavy automotive and specialized equipment including street sweeper, one-man sanitation truck, 40-yard container, truck and trailer.
2. Operates brush tractor with grapple buckets and hand load rear-loaders, balers, sorting lines, crane trucks and forklifts.
3. Fills the street sweeper water tanks and regulates valves controlling water supply.
4. Works as a laborer when not operating equipment.
5. Automatically or manually, depending on the item, gathers, lifts and maneuvers appliances, bulk items, refuse containers, etc.
6. Empties containers into the sanitation truck and operates the hydraulic packer to compact refuse. Identifies non-collectable, acceptable waste.
7. 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.
8. Performs safety checks on equipment.
9. Monitors to assure the quality in refuse collection, recyclable collection, and in the sorting and bailing of recyclable materials.
10. Operates portable radios.
11. Keeps daily log of work performed, mileage, tons dumped, equipment condition and performance.
12. Accurately and timely completes accident report forms and time sheets.
13. Completes public violation notifications and corrective action tags.
14. Repairs and delivers containers for commercial and residential customers.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
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.
Knowledge of:
Operation of various types of heavy equipment
Hazards and safety rules and precautions in heavy equipment operation
Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in equipment operation
Street layouts and routes
Skill in:
Safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment and observance of traffic laws and regulations
Ability to:
Perform general maintenance and service requirements of equipment in area of responsibility
Record work activities and maintain daily logs and journals
Detect needed repairs to make necessary operations adjustments
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and ability to work independently
Coordinate eye and hand movements
Fill out accident reports
Deal with the public in the resolution of sanitation service problems
Identify hazardous or special waste and take appropriate reporting action
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements
A 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.
Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
Success Factors Definitions Classification Levels Personal Accountability & IntegrityTakes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and in complying with organizational rules, policies and procedures. Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesTeambuilding & Collaborative RelationshipsInspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride and trust; develops cooperative working relationships with others.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesEffective CommunicationConveys information respectfully, credibly, and effectively.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesContinuous Learning & DevelopmentAssesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; takes initiative in pursuing self-development and learning to expand skills and increase knowledge.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesCommitment to Service ExcellenceStrives to excel in meeting the needs of both internal and external customers in a fair and equitable manner. Delivers high-quality services with a commitment to continuous improvement.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesInnovationApplies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems or services.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executives
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.
Working Conditions
Rough driving, driving in heavy traffic and exposure to dust, fumes, weather extremes and hazardous materials such as solvents, adhesives, paints, hot oil and other chemicals.
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

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.)

• Less than 1 year
• Between 1 and 2 years
• Between 2 and 3 years
• Between 3 and 4 years
• Between 4 and 5 years
• Five or more years
• None of the above

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.)

• I possess a current Arizona Class A CDL
• I possess a current Arizona Class B CDL
• I possess a current Arizona Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement
• I possess a current Arizona Class C CDL
• I possess a current CDL from another state
• I do not possess an 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
• Between 1 and 2 years
• Between 2 and 3 years
• Between 3 and 4 years
• Between 4 and 5 years
• Five or more years
• None of the above

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.)

• Less than 1 year
• Between 1 and 2 years
• Between 2 and 3 years
• Between 3 and 4 years
• Between 4 and 5 years
• Between 5 and 6 years
• Between 6 and 7 years
• Between 7 and 8 years
• Between 8 and 9 years
• Between 9 and 10 years
• Ten or more years
• None of the above

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 (ASL)
• Tractor
• Roll-Off
• Sweeper
• Rear Loader
• None of the above

Required Question