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Solid Waste & Recycling Operator Trainee

Salary

$20.18 - $28.25 Hourly

Location

AZ 85297, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

25-0239

Department

PUBLIC WORKS ES RESIDENTIAL

Division

PW ESR UNCONTAINED

Opening Date

07/16/2025

Closing Date

7/30/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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+ Benefits

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Solid Waste & Recycling Operator Trainee . 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 and Recycling Trainee reports to the Solid Waste & Recycling Uncontained Supervisor. the primary job duties of this position include.

+ Operate a rear-loading refuse vehicle collecting refuse on a designated route.

+ Report improper equipment performance or other maintenance or related problems to the fleet maintenance mechanic and supervisor as per DOT compliance.

+ Perform routine service on vehicles, such as washing, cleaning, greasing, fueling, checking, and adding oil, hydraulic fluid, and water as needed. Inspect instruments, mirrors, brakes, steering, and signals. Maintain tire pressure and drain air tanks.

+ Inform the supervisor of conditions in the field or poorly maintained collection sites.

+ Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and servicing of refuse containers, including painting, delivery, and inspection of containers.

+ See Full Job Description Here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1454951?keywords=trainee&pagetype=classSpecifications)

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation

This position has been designated as a Heavy work position that spends most of their workday in an outdoor environment. Click here (https://www.ssa.gov/OP\_Home/cfr20/404/404-1567.htm#:~:text=Sedentary%20work%20involves%20lifting%20no,in%20carrying%20out%20job%20duties.) to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

About You

At 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:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Must be able to work overtime as required.

+ Requires working in extreme temperatures that are part of the Arizona climate.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Applicants will be provided proper CDL instruction (school) and on-the-job training, and are encouraged to obtain their Class A license within the first six months of employment. Not to exceed 12 months or the maximum number of attempts allowed by the Department of Transportation.

This position requires a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work, and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing 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 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 (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

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In 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 please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you available to work overtime, to include weekends, holidays, and extended days beyond 10 hours?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you currently working for Solid Waste & Recycling through a temporary staffing agency?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your assigned duties in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

06

Please check the 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 honestly

+ Conviction for driving while impaired (DWI,DUI).

+ Homicide, manslaughter, or assault arising out of the use of a vehicle.

+ Failure to stop/report an accident.

+ Reckless driving/speeding contest.

+ Making a false accident report.

+ Testing positive for drugs and/or alcohol.

+ Speeding 21 mph or greater over the limit.

+ Driving on a suspended/revoked license.

+ Attempting to elude a police officer.

+ None of the Above

07

Have you completed any vocational or technical training in commercial vehicle operation and/or solid waste collections, including on-the-job training?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If 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.

09

How many years of experience do you have in customer service and working as part of a small or large team?

+ No Customer Service experience

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

10

If 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.

11

How many years of experience do you have operating commercial vehicles other than solid waste heavy equipment?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

12

If 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.

13

If offered the position, are you able to work in extreme temperatures that are part of Arizona's climate?

+ Yes

+ No

14

The 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):

+ Veteran

+ Disabled Veteran

+ Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse

+ Disabled Person

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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