Solid Waste Equipment Operator II

First review of applications will be on Monday, July 7, 2025, and weekly thereafter.

Looking for a job in a positive work environment with competitive pay and benefits? Look no further!

About Mesa

Located in the southeast part of the Phoenix metro area, Mesa is a city on the move. For years, Mesa has been one of the fastest growing cities in the country and is currently ranked 37th largest in the United States, and third largest in Arizona.

In fact, more than 517,000 people call Mesa home because of the community’s overall quality of life. The City provides the advantages of a thriving metropolis while maintaining a suburban feel. This unique balance makes Mesa the City of choice for professionals, families, students, and industry.

About Pay & Benefits

The City of Mesa offers competitive pay with great city benefits, including a dedicated Employee Health and Wellness Center, generous health insurance options for employees and their families, vacation and sick leave, multiple retirement options (pension, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth Plan), and a rotating 4-day work week with stand-by and overtime pay available during regular days off and holidays.

About the Department & Culture

The Solid Waste Department strives to exceed customer expectations through teamwork and best practices. Our culture strives to improve the quality of life for Mesa residents, businesses, and visitors by providing excellent customer service in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Our public purpose is to protect public health and the environment by ensuring the sanitary handling of solid waste to keep our community clean, safe, and welcoming.

The City of Mesa is looking for enthusiastic skilled workers wanting to make an impact in a team environment. This position is a key compo nent toward achieving Mesa Climate Action Plan Aspirational Goals.

About the Position

The Solid Waste Equipment Operator II position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of an Automated Side-load (ASL), Commercial Front Load (FL), and Commercial Rolloff (RO) Equipment by assignment. Incumbents perform tasks related to the collection, transportation, and disposal of refuse and recyclables and have a direct impact on the quality of life for Mesa residents, businesses, and visitors.

A Solid Waste Equipment Operator II is a journey-level classification responsible for the safe, efficient operation and care of moderately complex heavy solid waste equipment. Incumbents perform tasks related to the collection, transportation, and disposal of refuse and recyclables. Incumbents operate various equipment requiring considerable skill and coordination to manipulate such as a front loader, automated side loader, roll-off, and rear loader, in addition to lighter equipment such as the bin truck or other related equipment which may be listed in the Solid Waste Equipment Operator I classification.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator II's are expected to operate the assigned equipment using defensive driving techniques in accordance with policy, procedure, and training guidelines; understand the collection schedule; accurately read and follow a route map/list; interact with customers with respect and integrity; accomplish all assigned tasks at a demonstrated level of proficiency; and adhere to safety guidelines/regulations, including all personal protective equipment requirements.

Employees have responsibility for the safety of coworkers while equipment operation is being performed. Allocation to this class establishes the operation of moderately complex heavy equipment as the primary function of the position. However, when not operating equipment, an employee in this class is expected to take the initiative in assisting in the manual and technical aspects of the construction, maintenance, and repair activities.

These assignments involve public contact, working near traffic and above ground utility lines, exposure to hazardous chemicals, confined space entry, and heavy physical exertion under all weather conditions. This class is subject to call-out and stand-by; and must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. This class…