Job Details
Solid Waste Laborer
2024-11-23 City of Tucson Arizona Tucson,AZ
Description:
Working conditions:
Work schedule may include early morning, late evening, weekends, and Holidays.
Often works under the following conditions: exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environment, which includes but not limited to dirt, grime, chemical, loud noise, and unfavorable odor
* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma
Work Experience:
No experience
License:
Valid Unrestricted Class D Arizona Driver's License
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Work Experience:
License/Certifications:
Languages:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Position Title:
Environmental Services Worker
Department Name:
Environmental Services
Department Link:
Recruiter Name:
Susana Castillo (41097)
Recruiter Email:
...@tucsonaz.gov
FTE%:
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Type:
Regular
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Full Hourly Range: $15.00 - 25.88 USD
The Full Hourly Range reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting. The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
You can learn more about our benefits at
POSTING INFORMATION
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-23-2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.
Special Instructions:
A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Both documents must be submitted at the time of application. Applications that do not include both documents will be considered incomplete and will not receive any further review. Resumes and cover letters received after the application closing date will not be considered.**
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application. The cover letter must include responses to the following questions:
1. Please describe your experience collecting, handling, sorting and disposing hazardous waste?
2. Do you possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license? Do you have at least two (2) years of driving experience? Have you had a DUI in the past two (2) years?
If you possess any of the preferred qualifications listed above and wish to receive consideration for the experience the information must be verifiable in your resume and cover letter.
INTERVIEW INFORMATION: Panel Interviews will be held on December 10, 2024, and December 11, 2024.
Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Khalia Ross at ...@tucsonaz.gov or (520) ###-####
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at ...@tucsonaz.gov or 520-###-####.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Questions? If you need assistance applying for any position, please contact
...@tucsonaz.gov
POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Collects waste and refuse, and monitors truck contents. Inspects equipment to ensure proper operations and maintains transfer stations. Provides customer service, delivers and exchanges refuse containers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Position Specific Summary
The Solid Waste Laborer position at the City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department supports the operations of refuse collections for the safe, efficient, and responsible collection and disposal of refuse, trash, debris, food waste, and recyclables. This position inspects equipment to ensure proper operations, maintains transfer stations, delivers and exchanges refuse containers, and provides excellent customer service.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor. This position does not supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as a spotter by directing various vehicles and refuse units to appropriate locations by determining load contents and size while watching for prohibited or hazardous items. Performs random inspections on residential and commercial customer refuse drop offs, completes forms describing items included in drop off loads, verifies items by taking pictures, and may need to reject or remove items from loads. Communicates directions for disposal with operators and customers to prevent hazards and accidents. Provides transportation for operators to various reporting sites at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus to avoid injury or accidents.
- Receives work orders to pick up damaged containers, drop off replacement or new containers to customers, and ensures completion of requests. Delivers, exchanges and maintains disposal containers for customers. Cleans debris from the interior of containers, removes loose paint from the exterior, assembles and disassembles containers for washing and sanitizing, and paints repaired and newly fabricated containers.
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools to collect, load and dispose of refuse, trash, debris, food waste, and recyclables. Collects food waste, debris, green waste, and recyclable items for disposal. Maintains City properties by removing weeds and trimming overgrown brushes and trees.
- Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of City vehicles driven for daily operations while also maintaining cleanliness of interior and exterior. Operates vehicles in accordance with all federal, state, local and City of Tucson requirements. Abides by the City of Tucson's safety standards by not taking inappropriate risks while driving and while servicing containers or brush and bulky items.
- Provides courteous and professional assistance to customers related to refuse collections or other services and provides relevant resources and information as requested.
- Performs all other duties and tasks assigned. Participates and cooperates in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings.
Working conditions:
Work schedule may include early morning, late evening, weekends, and Holidays.
Often works under the following conditions: exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environment, which includes but not limited to dirt, grime, chemical, loud noise, and unfavorable odor
* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma
Work Experience:
No experience
License:
Valid Unrestricted Class D Arizona Driver's License
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Work Experience:
License/Certifications:
Languages:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Position Title:
Environmental Services Worker
Department Name:
Environmental Services
Department Link:
Recruiter Name:
Susana Castillo (41097)
Recruiter Email:
...@tucsonaz.gov
FTE%:
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Type:
Regular
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Full Hourly Range: $15.00 - 25.88 USD
The Full Hourly Range reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting. The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
You can learn more about our benefits at
POSTING INFORMATION
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-23-2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.
Special Instructions:
A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Both documents must be submitted at the time of application. Applications that do not include both documents will be considered incomplete and will not receive any further review. Resumes and cover letters received after the application closing date will not be considered.**
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application. The cover letter must include responses to the following questions:
1. Please describe your experience collecting, handling, sorting and disposing hazardous waste?
2. Do you possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license? Do you have at least two (2) years of driving experience? Have you had a DUI in the past two (2) years?
If you possess any of the preferred qualifications listed above and wish to receive consideration for the experience the information must be verifiable in your resume and cover letter.
INTERVIEW INFORMATION: Panel Interviews will be held on December 10, 2024, and December 11, 2024.
Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Khalia Ross at ...@tucsonaz.gov or (520) ###-####
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at ...@tucsonaz.gov or 520-###-####.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Questions? If you need assistance applying for any position, please contact
...@tucsonaz.gov