Solid Waste Equipment Operator I/II

The current recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies at either the Solid Waste Equipment Operator I (Collections Assignment) or Solid Waste Equipment Operator II level. First review of all applications will be on Monday, September 21, 2026, and weekly thereafter until all vacancies are filled. Solid Waste Equipment Operator I ($53,787.34 – $69,388.18 annually) A Solid Waste Equipment Operator I is the entry-level class in the Solid Waste Equipment Operator series and is responsible for the safe, economical, and efficient operation of a variety of light-to-heavy solid waste equipment. Incumbents will be assigned to perform a variety of tasks involved in one of the following areas: collection, transportation, or disposal of refuse and recyclables. Work requires limited to moderate skills to manipulate equipment associated with each assignment; 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 may involve duties such as public contact, prolonged physical exertion, work in close proximity to heavy traffic