Solid Waste Operator I

We Are SeekingTeam Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Solid Waste Operator I. 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 Operator I position is part of a job family that includes Solid Waste Operators I, II & III, providing career growth opportunities.Job DutiesThe Solid Waste Operator I reports to a Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:Safely operate rear-loading, side-loading, and/or front-loading automated refuse vehicles.Work designated route of apartments, office buildings, residential customers, commercial establishments, or other sites of contained refuse/recycling and hauling to disposal sites.Report improper equipment performance or other maintenance-related problems to the fleet maintenance mechanics and the supervisor.Perform routine service on vehicles such as washing, cleaning, fueling, checking, and adding oil, hydraulic fluid, and water as needed, checking instruments, mirrors, brakes, steering, and signals, maintaining tire pressure, and draining air tanks.Inform supervisor of unsafe or broken containers and unsafe, difficult, or poorly maintained collection sites.Assignments may include performing skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and servicing of refuse containers, including painting, delivering, and inspecting containers.Prepare records and complete daily route sheet statistics, answer customer questions related to refuse schedule and service, and provide customer-focused service.View the full job description here.Applications will be reviewed weekly until the posting closes. Candidates selected to move forward in the process after an application review will be invited to an in-person interview. The expected start date for selected candidates will be August 3rd, 17th, or 31st.This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.About YouAt 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 GED1 year of experience in heavy equipment operation, or manual laborCommercial Driver's License (CDL) and medical card required at the time of interviewing. Applicants holding a Class B CDL may be required to obtain a Class A License within six months of hire.Must be able to work overtime as required.Requires working in extreme temperatures that are part of the Arizona climate.This is a driving position, and a motor vehicle report will be run as part of our pre-employment process. This position requires a DOT pre-employment physical and drug screen.This position has been designated as a Heavy work position, requiring the majority of the workday to be spent in a refuse truck and outdoor environment.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.Why Team Gilbert?To view the slide show presentation above, click here.We Are Here to Help!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 for employment 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.Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.01In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.YesNo02Do you have a high school diploma or GED?YesNo03Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in heavy equipment operation or manual labor?YesNo04If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.05Do you currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Medical Card?YesNo06If you indicated in the previous question, you do currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please indicate in the space below if hold a Class A or a Class B, the state of issue and the expiration date. If you do not currently possess a CDL please enter N/A.07Are you currently working for Environmental Services through a temporary staffing agency?YesNo08If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your assigned duties in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.09Please check the box or boxes that apply to your driving record over the past twelve months. Your driving record will be verified if you are hired. Any omissions or intentional falsifications made in response to this question will be grounds for termination, regardless of the date of their discovery. Please respond to this question accurately and honestlyConviction for driving while impaired (DWI, DUI)Homicide, manslaughter, or assault arising out of the use of a vehicleFailure to stop/report an accidentReckless driving/speeding contestMaking a false accident reportTesting positive for drugs and/or alcoholSpeeding 21 mph or greater over the limitDriving on a suspended/revoked licenseAttempting to elude a police officerNone of the Above10Have you completed any vocational or technical training in commercial vehicle operation and/or solid waste collections including on the job training?YesNo11If you indicated you do have vocational or technical training in commercial vehicle operation and/or solid waste collections including on the job training, please describe your training in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.12How many years of experience do you have operating side-loading, rear-loading, front-loading, or roll-off trash collection trucks?No experience in this areaLess than one year1-22-33+13If you indicated you have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.14How many years of experience do you have operating commercial vehicles other than solid waste heavy equipment?No experience in this areaLess than one year1-22-33+15If you indicated you have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.16Are you available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and extended days beyond 10 hours?YesNo17If offered the position, are you able to work in extreme temperatures that are part of Arizona's climate?YesNo18The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply)VeteranDisabled VeteranVeteran's Spouse/Surviving SpouseDisabled Person Required Question