Job Code: NU925
Posted On: June 9, 2026
Job Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.40 an hour
Department: Sanitation
Category: Skilled Labor
Shift: Day
Education: High School or GED
Background Investigation: Yes
AR Driver’s License: Yes
Drug Test Required: Yes
The City of Conway is accepting applications for an Equipment Operator I position within the Sanitation Department. This position plays a critical role in citywide sanitation services and supports daily operations at the recycling center and landfill facilities.
This is an entry-level position responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment, assisting with roadway and drainage projects, moving materials, and supporting multiple sanitation facility operations while maintaining a safe and professional work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate a variety of heavy equipment in compliance with department safety policies and procedures
Transfer, spread, cover, load, and compact waste or soil materials
Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
Move and position materials using material handling equipment
Assist with roadway and drainage construction and maintenance projects
Communicate professionally with public visitors and customers
Work independently and as part of a team to meet operational needs
Assist in multiple operational areas including recycling, landfill working face, yard waste, and customer convenience areas
Maintain clean, safe, and functional work areas
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required
Specialized training and/or experience in equipment operation preferred
Zero (0) to six (6) months of related experience and/or training preferred
Must possess and maintain a valid Arkansas Driver’s License
Class 1A Solid Waste Management Facility Operator License required within six (6) months of hire if assigned to landfill operations
Class 1B Solid Waste Management Facility Operator License required within eighteen (18) months of hire if assigned to landfill operations
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and machinery
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public
Must be self-motivated, dependable, and willing to work in various weather conditions
Working Conditions:
Primarily outdoor work environment
Frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and uneven terrain
Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting
Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
The City of Conway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or veteran status, political status, disability status, or other legally protected status.
