Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-17-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit the following at the time of application:

• An updated resume
• A cover letter with responses to the questions below

Applications received that do not contain an updated resume and a cover letter with responses to all the required questions listed below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.

In your cover letter, please ensure to include responses to the following:

1. Provide a summary of your experience in solid waste collection, recycling, or related environmental services operations. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.

2. Provide a summary of your experience in collecting, handling, sorting, and disposing of hazardous waste. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.

3. Provide a summary of your experience operating trailers and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.

4. Provide a summary of your experience handling heavy equipment, tools, and machinery in a public environment while following safety precautions. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.

5. Provide a summary of your experience following delivery routes and using routing systems. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.

6. Provide a summary of your experience working in various weather conditions. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.

7. Indicate if you have a valid driver's license with at least two (2) years of licensed driving experience.

Should you have any questions related to this recruitment process, please contact the following:

Jocelyn D. Maez at 520.837.2113 or Jocelyn.Maez@tucsonaz.gov

Brianna Noperi at 520.837.3776 or Brianna.Noperi@tucsonaz.gov

Environmental Services Human Resources at ESD_HR@tucsonaz.gov

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Environmental Services Worker position at the City of Tucson’s Environmental Services Department supports the operations of refuse collections for the safe, efficient, and responsible collection and disposal of refuse, trash, debris, food waste, and recyclables. This position inspects equipment to ensure proper operations, maintains transfer stations, assists with delivering and exchanging refuse containers, and provides excellent customer service.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a spotter by directing various vehicles and refuse units to appropriate locations by determining load contents and size while watching for prohibited or hazardous items. Performs random inspections on residential and commercial customer refuse drop offs, completes forms describing items included in drop off loads, verifies items by taking pictures, and may need to reject or remove items from loads. Communicates directions for disposal with operators and customers to prevent hazards and accidents. Provides transportation for operators to various reporting sites at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus to avoid injury or accidents.

Receives work orders to pick up damaged containers, drop off replacement or new containers to customers, and ensures completion of requests. Assists with delivering, exchanging and maintaining disposal containers for customers. Cleans debris from the interior of containers, removes loose paint from the exterior, assembles and disassembles containers for washing and sanitizing, and paints repaired and newly fabricated containers.

Collects, loads and disposes of refuse, trash, debris, food waste, green waste, and recyclables. Maintains City properties by removing weeds and trimming overgrown brushes and trees. Collaborates with crew members, Tucson Police Department, and Outreach teams to safely and effectively clean up encampments.

Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of City vehicles when necessary, maintains cleanliness of interior and exterior, and operates vehicles in accordance with federal, state, local, and City of Tucson requirements. Abides by the City of Tucson’s safety standards while driving and if servicing containers or brush and bulky items.

Provides courteous and professional assistance to customers related to refuse collections or other services and provides relevant resources and information as requested.

Performs all other duties and tasks assigned. Participates and cooperates in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings.

Working Conditions:

Reporting locations at Thomas O. Price Service Center or Los Reales Sustainability Campus.

Work schedule may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Often works under the following conditions: exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environment, which includes but not limited to dirt, grime, chemical, loud noise, unfavorable odors, and adverse weather conditions.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Experience: No experience

License/Certifications: A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in solid waste collection, recycling, or related environmental services operations.

Experience in collecting, handling, sorting, and disposing of hazardous waste.

Experience operating trailers and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

Experience and knowledge of safety precautions required when handling heavy equipment, tools, and machinery in a public environment.

Experience following delivery routes and using routing systems.

Experience working in various weather conditions.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J5151 - Environmental Services Worker

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G101

Hourly Range

$15.00 - 22.50 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Environmental Services

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-and-General-Services

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.

Recruiter Name

Jocelyn D. Maez (41991)

Recruiter Email

ESD_HR@tucsonaz.gov

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.