Equipment Operator III (Solid Waste) - Public Works (Prescott)

Role

Under general supervision, performs skilled and safe work of considerable difficulty in the operation of heavy equipment for the construction, maintenance, and repair of county-maintained roads and/or county facilities and transfer stations.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Operates vehicles requiring a CDL and assists in loading and unloading materials.
• Performs skilled and complex duties as a heavy equipment operator.
• Acts as lead operator as necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Operates countywide green waste processing operations.
• Assists with the oversight of waste tire collection.
• Acts as a lead in community clean-up events.
• Provides oversight and maintenance of County landfills.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in operating heavy equipment.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement.
Obtain the following provided trainings/certifications within 1 year of employment:
OSHA 30 Certification
OSHA Forklift Certification

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Required safety standards expected for the operation of equipment.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Filing and recordkeeping.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• General maintenance practices.
• Basic math and daily transaction reconciliation.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Handle cash and give change accurately.

Skill in:

• Customer Service
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Safely operate truck and or tractor.
• Complete assigned tasks within the prescribed timeframe to a high degree of accuracy.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Maintain accurate daily logs.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with a field environment year-round in all weather conditions and may include exposure to loud noise, dangerous emergency situations, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. Solid Waste: Hazardous Waste

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 9
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.

Closing Date/Time: 11/10/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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• Yavapai County

• 928-771-3252

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