Solid Waste Equipment Operator

## Solid Waste Equipment OperatorApplyremote type: Onsite Worklocations: Municipal Operations Center, Peoria, AZtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100003Application Deadline:August 23, 2026**Salary Range:**Min $22.88 - Mid $27.23 - Max $31.57To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.**Department:**Public Works**Minimum Requirements:****Education:*** High school graduation or equivalency.**Experience:*** At least 9-12 months of experience in a similar or related position.**Physical Demands:*** This role requires heavy physical exertion and effort.**Licenses and Certifications:*** 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.**Tell Me More.....**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 \*\***To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.**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 PEORIA!****P**rofessional**, **E****thical**, **O****pen**, **R****esponsive**, **I****nnovative**, **A****ccountable**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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.**An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.****Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.**The City of Peoria is a full-service municipality delivering exceptional services by anticipating needs, building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity. Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1954, Peoria has grown from a farming town into a thriving city of over 190,000 residents. We’re proud of our history and excited about a future driven by innovation, growth, and connection.Local government is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a difference. Our mission is to foster a culture of productivity, improvement, and excellent service.At Peoria, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported.Our **P.E.O.R.I.A.** values define how we serve**:*** **P**rofessional* **E**thical* **O**pen* **R**esponsive* **I**nnovative* **A**ccountable**Join Peoria. Serve with purpose and ignite your future.** #J-18808-Ljbffr