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Solid Waste & Recycling Worker

Town of Gilbert
AZ 85297, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Solid Waste & Recycling Worker. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Solid Waste & Recycling Worker reports to the Environmental Services Supervisor.  The primary job duties of this position include:  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Delivers containers to new residents and replace damaged residential refuse/recycle containers.
  • Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of containers and equipment.
  • Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and hand tools used in container maintenance.
  • Perform work duties and activities in accordance with Town and division safety practices and policies.
  • Monitors and maintain inventory levels of equipment, supplies, and materials.
  • Must be able to work overtime as required.
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The position will be scheduled to work 40 hours per week, which may require working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.  At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem solvers who love what they do. In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Six months of experience in customer service and related vehicle/equipment operation.
  • Experience in solid waste operations is desired, but not required.
  • Experience utilizing small hand tools.
  • Requires working in extreme temperatures that are part of the Arizona climate.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.  

This position has been designated as a Heavy work position that spends much of the day in a field environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration. 
 
The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, programs, and activities. If you require any reasonable accommodation during the application and interview process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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