Light Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled

Keep Craig Running - Join the Team That Keeps Our Community Clean & Moving

Two Full-Time Positions Available

Do you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, working outdoors, and being part of a team that makes a visible difference every single day? The City of Craig is looking for dependable, hardworking, and safety-focused individuals to join our Solid Waste Department as Light Equipment Operators.

This is more than just a driving position; it's an opportunity to build a stable career serving the community while working alongside a dedicated public works team that helps keep Craig clean, safe, and operating smoothly year-round.

Every route completed, every container serviced, and every street kept clean helps improve the quality of life for residents and businesses throughout our community.

Why Join the City of Craig?

The City of Craig offers more than just a job, we offer the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your work matters. City employees play an essential role in providing the services our community depends on every day while enjoying excellent benefits, competitive pay, and long-term stability.

About the Role

As a Light Equipment Operator in the Solid Waste Department, you will help support daily refuse collection and public works operations throughout the City of Craig. This position is responsible for safely operating refuse trucks and equipment, maintaining vehicles and containers, and helping provide reliable service to residential and commercial customers.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys:

• Working outdoors and staying active
• Operating trucks and light equipment
• Hands-on mechanical and maintenance work
• Being part of a hardworking, dependable team
• Serving the community in a meaningful way
• Working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different

This position works a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays and is subject to on-call rotation and emergency call-outs 24/7.

What You'll Do

• Operate automated side-load, front-load, and rear-load refuse trucks
• Complete residential and commercial refuse collection routes
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and routine maintenance
• Clean spills and ensure containers are properly positioned
• Repair and maintain dumpsters and refuse containers
• Respond professionally to customer concerns and service requests
• Follow all safety procedures and DOT regulations
• Assist with additional Solid Waste and Public Works operations as needed

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Ability to pass a DOT physical
• CDL Class B license or ability to obtain within the first year of employment
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and driving record review
• Subject to random drug/alcohol testing

What We're Looking For

We're seeking candidates who are:

• Reliable, safety-minded, and self-motivated
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Skilled at working independently and as part of a team
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving abilities
• Professional when interacting with residents and coworkers
• Willing to learn, adapt, and take pride in their work

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $44,718/year ($21.50/hour) – $64,282/year ($30.90/hour) DOE

Excellent benefits package including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(a) with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Build a Career That Makes a Difference

The Solid Waste Department plays a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and quality of life within the City of Craig. If you're ready to work hard, serve your community, and build a rewarding long-term career, we encourage you to apply today.

The City of Craig is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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