About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $29.00-$34.00/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Waste Service Operator II also averages about 12 days of overtime each year, providing opportunities for increased earnings. Location & Schedule In this position you can expect to work on-site and in the field throughout the City and County of Denver, 5 days a week during the training period. Upon completion of training, you will transition to a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule, with regular overtime opportunities — averaging about 12 days per year — based out of one of our three campuses: Central Platte, Cherry Creek, or Roslyn. Who We Are & What You’ll Do The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. Solid Waste Management provides essential trash collection, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and composting services to single-family homes, multi-family dwellings with up to seven units, municipal facilities. We are seeking qualified Waste Service Operator IIs to join our team and help deliver these critical services to the Denver community. Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Safely operates an automated side loader (ASL) truck to collect and transport waste and recyclable materials along assigned routes, including residential streets, alleys, driveways, parking lots, and other areas with varying traffic and access conditions. Safely operates a solid waste collection truck (side loader, front loader, roll off, and/or other miscellaneous equipment) to collect waste, recycle, or compost material along a designated route and transfer it to a disposal site. Collection sites may include areas of high traffic, congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots Loads/unloads waste and/or recycling materials at landfills, recycling centers, or similar facilities. Utilize route management technology, tablets, and communication systems to document service completion and operational issues. Interprets rules and regulations governing the nature of the material being collected and container suitability Identifies unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment Completes daily pre/post trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines Assists in preventative maintenance of equipment by washing and servicing vehicles with water, grease, oil, and fuel. Prepares routine operating reports, such as material collected, miles driven, and fuel used Provide guidance and informal training to less experienced operators as assigned. Responsible for properly reporting uncollected refuse and the completion of collection Performs other related duties as assigned. What You’ll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Experience driving and operating trash collection vehicles such as automated side loader, rear loader, front loader, and roll off Strong commitment to safety and incident prevention. Strong commitment to teamwork assisting all teams and areas to complete service delivery. Experience working independently while meeting productivity and service expectations. Ability to get in and out of vehicles and equipment multiple times per day Ability to work in varying conditions (inclement weather, dust, fumes, etc.) Knowledge of the streets within the City and County of Denver Ability to read and follow route maps Ability to utilize technology, route management software on electronic device. Ability to work overtime when needed Required Minimum Qualifications Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate. Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience operating solid waste equipment which must include one (1) year operating ASL or front loader equipment. Education and Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements. License/Certification Requirement: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. To be considered for this position, please clearly identify on your application or resume the ASL (automated side loader) or front loader equipment you have operated and the position(s) in which you gained this experience. Other Important Details At the time of application, candidates are required to hold a valid CDL clear of any restrictions or under prohibited status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse. This position requires a background check, physical, and drug test. Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English: Converse with the general public Understand highway traffic signs and signals Respond to official inquiries Make entries on reports and records Application Deadline Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile CJ3596 Waste Services Operator II To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $26.84 - $40.27 Target Pay $29.00 - $34.00/based on experience and education Agency Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Denver Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!

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