Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-07-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
**IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ**
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.
If you have trouble uploading these documents, please contact Jocelyn D. Maez at 520.837.2113 or
[email protected] prior to the closing date.
** 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.
Please note this recruitment will be used to fill various positions in the following areas:
- Brush and Bulky
- Landfill
- Homeless Protocol - Camp Cleanup
** Interviews are tentatively set for August 25, 2026 **
Should you have any questions related to this recruitment process, please contact the following:
Jocelyn D. Maez at 520.837.2113 or
[email protected]
Brianna Noperi at 520.837.3776 or
[email protected]
Environmental Services Human Resources at
[email protected]
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, drops 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.
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
Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
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.
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.
G101
$15.45 - 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.
Non-Exempt
Regular
Full time
Environmental Services
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-and-General-Services
This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
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.
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. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.
The City 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).
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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 [email protected] or 520-791-2619.
Jocelyn D. Maez (41991)
[email protected]
For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-837-4190.
