Solid Waste Equipment Service Assistant

About the role

The current vacancies are in the Operation’s Assistance Assignment, but applications will be accepted for all assignment areas. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, be self‑motivated and detailed in their written work, and embody respect for coworkers and the public. This is an entry‑level position in the Solid Waste Department. Supervision may be limited to the start of the shift or conducted through written reports. Employees must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures. A Solid Waste Equipment Service Assistant reports to a Solid Waste Foreman who reviews work via meetings, observation of work in progress, and review of the final product. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks involved in the delivery and repair of automated barrels.
• Deliver, remove, or replace barrels in the field.
• Repair, paint, and wash bins/barrels in the yard.
• May be required to work at the Household Hazardous Materials Facility.
• Operate light refuse equipment to collect municipal solid waste (including bulk items and appliances).
• Serve as a laborer on a rear loader for manual collection of bulk items and appliances.
• Assist Solid Waste Equipment Operators in safety backing situations.
• Perform site checks for bin, barrel, and roll‑off container placement.
• Complete daily work orders that may include replacement of solid waste barrels, responding to customers, assisting with incident cleanup, and maintaining supplies for operations.
• Document all tasks performed on a tablet installed in the vehicle and on a daily worksheet.
• Work independently on a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to one year of full‑time employment in servicing motorized equipment, delivering supplies, and/or performing heavy manual labor.
• Possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Meet the qualifications to wear a tight‑fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation per CFR 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and maintain certification (required for the Barrel Delivery/Repair & Collection of Municipal Solid Waste assignment).

Qualifications

• Preferred: Class B Arizona Commercial Driver’s License.
• Employee values: Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity (as expected of all City of Mesa employees).

Schedule

• Operation’s Assistance Assignment: 4‑day per week rotating schedule, including Friday and Saturday.
• Barrel Delivery/Repair & Collection of Municipal Solid Waste Assignment: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.