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SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of Surprise
City of Surprise Salary
Surprise, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
Summary

Incumbents perform semi-skilled activities in the Solid Waste Division. Incumbents operate light to heavy equipment such as solid waste collection equipment, loaders, and forklifts. Incumbents are responsible for providing solid waste collection services and educational information, and ensuring regulatory compliance for residential and commercial collection routes.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED, and one year of full-time sanitation, heavy truck, and/or construction equipment operations experience, or closely related work. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include:

  • Criminal Background Screening
  • Drug Screen
  • Education & Experience Verification
  • E-Verify
  • Fingerprinting
  • 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

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