Ready to take the next step in your career with the City of Flagstaff? As an Equipment Operator I, you’ve already built a strong foundation—now it’s time to advance into an Equipment Operator II or III role (depending on your qualifications) within the Collections section at Public Works and expand your impact! In this position, you’ll continue your work as a Collections Operator, taking on greater responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of your assigned city vehicle while navigating close quarters with skill and precision. You’ll be trusted to work independently, manage your routes effectively, and step up as a reliable team player when support is needed. If you’re looking to grow your expertise, demonstrate leadership, and build on the experience you’ve already earned, this is your opportunity to move forward. Please note that the job posting here is showing the job description for the Equipment Operator II role. To view the full job descriptions for both, please click here:Equipment Operator II - Collections Job Description. Budgeted Hourly Range: $22.62 - $28.28 Equipment Operator III - Collections Job Description. Budgeted Hourly Range: $23.85 - $29.82 Examples of the Work Performed ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. May load trash into collection vehicles using tools such as shovels, rakes, and pitchforks as well as by hand. After training on various solid waste equipment, serves as a solid waste equipment operator, and will be assigned to a front loading, automated side loading, rear load, or hoist and haul collections vehicle. Cleans, services and performs general maintenance on solid waste collection equipment and vehicles as required. Actively aids and supports a training program aimed at promoting acquired skills to other employees. May drive and operate the rear loading collection truck (used for bulky items pickup), as assigned. Makes simple field repairs and services equipment as required for daily operation. Performs other solid waste manual duties as assigned, such as bin maintenance, welding, litter pickup, etc. Safely operates a side loading collection truck, rear load collections truck, or front-loading collections truck. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Equipment Operator II:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate. Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)One (1) year of equipment experience with CDLDESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING - Two (2) years of CDL operating experience. Experience driving commercial vehicles in city conditions. Experience performing strenuous manual laborer tasks. Some welding & painting experience. Equipment Operator III:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate. Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)Two (2) years of equipment experience with CDLDESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING - Four (4) years of CDL operating experience. Experience driving commercial vehicles in city conditions. Experience performing strenuous manual laborer tasks. Some welding & painting experience