Environmental Services Worker

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-07-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

**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 Jocelyn.Maez@tucsonaz.gov 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 Jocelyn.Maez@tucsonaz.gov

Brianna Noperi at 520.837.3776 or Brianna.Noperi@tucsonaz.gov

Environmental Services Human Resources at ESD_HR@tucsonaz.gov

ABOUT THIS JOB

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, a