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Lead Solid Waste Equipment Operator

City of Peoria, Arizona
Peoria, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2025
Position Title: Lead Solid Waste Equipment Operator

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The City of Peoria is searching for an energetic, self-driven person to join the Solid Waste Division. This position will have direct contact with City staff across all departments and divisions, as well as residents, schools, and other municipalities and businesses. The purpose of this position is to provide technical advice and act as a lead to Equipment Operators. Duties include but are not limited to performing a wide variety of advanced and specialized duties, providing technical guidance, assigning and monitoring work, and assisting staff with complicated and difficult assignments. The position will provide customer service support to internal and external customers, as well as the citizens of the City of Peoria.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have

  • Previous Solid Waste experience
  • Previous experience in a municipal setting
  • Previous experience in a leadership role

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

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 #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-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 employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • High school graduation or equivalency

Experience

  • 2-4 years experience. Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.

Physical Demands

  • Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 25 and 50 pounds.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid Arizona Class "A" Commercial Drivers License with additional endorsement and certification for assigned area of responsibility upon hire.

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