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Solid Waste & Recycling Worker

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Solid Waste & Recycling Worker

Salary

$19.01 - $26.61 Hourly

Location

AZ 85297, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0068

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

10/20/2025

Closing Date

11/2/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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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 Worker . 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 & Recycling Worker reports to the Environmental Services Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Delivers containers to new residents and replace damaged residential refuse/recycle containers.

+ Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of containers and equipment.

+ Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and hand tools used in container maintenance.

+ Perform work duties and activities in accordance with Town and division safety practices and policies.

+ Monitors and maintain inventory levels of equipment, supplies, and materials.

+ Must be able to work overtime as required.

+ See Full Job Description Here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/964040?keywords=environmental%2520services%2520worker&pagetype=classSpecifications)

The position will be scheduled to work 40 hours per week, which may require working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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:

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ Six months of experience in customer service and related vehicle/equipment operation.

+ Experience in solid waste operations is desired, but not required.

+ Experience utilizing small hand tools.

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

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

First review of applications will take place on Monday, November 3, 2025. If enough applications are received by the review date, the posting will close; otherwise, a final review will be conducted after the posting closes.

This position has been designated as a Heavy work position that spends much of the day in a field 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.

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?

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 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". 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 box below.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have at least six months of experience in customer service and related vehicle/equipment operation?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you currently or have you in the past worked for the Town of Gilbert through a temp agency?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have experience in solid waste operations?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

07

How many years of experience do you have operating equipment such as a utility truck, tractor, forklift, pressure washer, air compressor, shovel, rake, broom, ladder, mechanical tools, hand tools and two-way radio?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than six months

+ Six months to one year

+ One to two years

+ Two years or more

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

09

How many years of experience do you have performing various tasks associated with refuse-container maintenance such as delivering, repairing, and cleaning containers?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than six months

+ Six months to one year

+ One to two years

+ Two years or more

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

11

How many years of experience do you have performing general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, or tools in operable condition?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than six months

+ Six months to one year

+ One to two years

+ Two years or more

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have following safety procedures, utilizing safety equipment, and monitoring work environments to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than six months

+ Six months to one year

+ One to two years

+ Two years or more

14

If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

15

How many years of experience do you have preparing or completing various forms and reports such as correspondence, logs, pre-/post-trip inspection reports, route sheets, refuse/load records, mileage records and maintenance records?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than six months

+ Six months to one year

+ One to two years

+ Two years or more

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have responding to routine questions, complaints or requests for service?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than six months

+ Six months to one year

+ One to two years

+ Two years or more

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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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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