What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Equipment Operator #JR100003 position at City of Peoria, Arizona?
Education
Minimum Requirements:
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
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 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 employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.
Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school graduation or equivalency.
- At least 9-12 months of experience in a similar or related position.
- This role requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
- 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.
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 **
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 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 employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.
Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.
- 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(FSA)
- 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