Landfill Service Worker Salary: $42,714.10 - $64,071.02 Annually Location: Glendale, AZ Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2026-04578 Department: Field Operations MUNIS- Org Description: Landfill Opening Date: 03/20/2026 Closing Date: 3/27/2026 12:00 AM Arizona Hours per Week: 40 Description Benefits Questions Description This is the first level in the Service Worker series. Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility. Essential Functions Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair work, such as repairing streets, laying concrete, carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, and repair of specialized equipment. Operates various light, medium, and heavy equipment including brush tractors, dump trucks, mowing and sweeping equipment, trucks, truck with trailers, and Fire vehicles. May provide general direction to other employees and volunteers. Uses various hand and power tools to accomplish tasks. Explains and enforces rules and regulations pertaining to safety, barricading, direction of traffic, hazardous materials, and operation of equipment. Notifies residents and businesses of work being performed; answers questions from citizens. Maintains daily work records; may perform some computerized data entry work. Transports and sets up supplies and equipment; makes required safety checks. May act as a lead worker with ASPEN inmates. Operates city vehicles; depending on area of assignment may operate vehicles which require a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Performs other related duties as assigned. Solid Waste Management/Landfill Prepares cover products and applies to landfill face and slopes. Controls dust by spraying water to roadways from water truck. Transports fuel to heavy equipment via fuel truck. Operates Water Truck and Waterpull. Assists weigh scale operator. Directs waste haulers to dumping locations, and monitors wastes for non-acceptable materials. Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work and/or in the operation of light, medium and heavy equipment related to area of assignment. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Knowledge of: Rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to area of assignment Materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions common to the assigned areas of responsibility Hazard, safety rules, precautions related to equipment operation Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as they relate to equipment operation Street layouts and routes Confined space entry procedures. Ability to: Read and understand blue prints, technical diagrams, and maps Barricade work sites according to the Phoenix barricade manual Understand and follow safe working practices Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Deal courteously with the public Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and citizens Operate and perform maintenance and minor repair on light, medium, and heavy equipment Perform general maintenance and service requirements of equipment in area of responsibility Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and work independently Accurately and timely complete reports and logs; record daily work activities and enter and retrieve information on computers Identify paint coatings for material and color matching Operate and understand atmospheric sensing devices Maintain the appropriate state of Arizona driver license with relevant endorsements Coordinate hand and eye movements Operate city vehicles; depending on area of assignment, operate vehicles which require a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Special Requirements This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing. Valid Arizona class D driver license. Valid Commercial Drivers License with endorsements is required for some positions and some positions require the ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days. Work Zone Certification is required for some positions. A WCISA Tree Worker Certification may be required for some positions within Right-Of-Way within six months of hire. The Arizona Restricted Pesticide Certification may be required for some positions within Right-Of-Way within six months of hire. Position in the Streets/Right of Way/Landscape division require a Class A CDL with Tanker (N) endorsement within 6 months of hire. Positions in Signs and Markings require possession of a Class B CDL within 90 days of hire and an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone OR ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certificate within one year of hire. In addition, possession of IMSA Signs and Markings Level I certificate is desirable. Landscape/Right of Way employees are subject to call back, stand-by duty, and evening, weekend and rotating shifts. Some positions require Arizona Restricted use of Pesticide Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational To view the success factor definitions please click here. (If needed, click here to download PDF reader). This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Work involves heavy digging, heavy lifting of 50 to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling trash containers and other objects, operating hand-held hydraulic jackhammers, extensive walking, bending, standing, lifting, raking and crawling; standing on ladders. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles; depending on area of assignment, may enter, exit, and operate vehicles which require a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Exposure to heavy traffic, weather extremes; hazardous materials, dust, insects and gases. Benefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/BenefitsApplication Questions 01 I understand that my work experience must be in the body of this application and that "see resume" is grounds for disqualification from further consideration. Furthermore, I verify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate, and that any answers I provide to the following questions are also reflected in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that the responses I provide will be verified through the recruitment process and any misstatement of material facts will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration. Yes No 02 Please indicate your experience as it relates to the Landfill Service Worker position. One year of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work and/or in the operation of light, medium and heavy equipment related to area of assignment. None. 03 Please indicate your Landfill experience/knowledge of waste handling and screening, and traffic control. Less than 2 yrs. 3-5 yrs. 6-9 yrs. 10 yrs. or more 04 Please indicate your experience operating Heavy Equipment (Articulated Loaders; Dozers) Less than 2 yrs. 3-5 yrs. 6-9 yrs. 10 yrs. or more 05 Please indicate your Customer Service/Scale House experience. Less than 2 yrs. 3-5 yrs. 6-9 yrs. 10 yrs. or more 06 Please indicate your experience operating Water Trucks or Water Pull experience Less than 2 yrs. 3-5 yrs. 6-9 yrs. 10 yrs. or more 07 Please indicate your experience operating Roll-Off equipment. Less than 2 yrs. 3-5 yrs. 6-9 yrs. 10 yrs. or more 08 Do you possess a valid CDL license? Yes No 09 Please indicate your experience operating small tools. Yes No 10 Please indicate your experience as a Crew Leader or guiding temporary staff. Yes No 11 Please indicate your customer service experience. Yes * No Required QuestionEmployer: City of Glendale (AZ) Address: 5970 W Brown St Glendale, Arizona, 85302 Phone: 623-930-2270 Website:http://www.glendaleaz.gov