Equipment Operator IV - Aviation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Approximately 48 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2023, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact of $38 billion annually.

The Aviation Department is seeking Equipment Operator IV*U2 to join their fast-growing team. This position is part of the team operating large and medium heavy equipment in a runway/taxiway/apron movement environment. Work requires considerable skill in operating all types of heavy construction airport equipment such as Asphalt Emulsion Spray equipment, motor graders, low boy trailers, front-end loaders, backhoes, dozers, light and heavy steel rollers, and constant attention to the safety of operation to prevent accidents. Duties include attending training and safety meetings, instructing and training others in the use of heavy-duty equipment, working with a maintenance crew when not operating equipment, serving as a crew leader and directing the work of other employees, having basic computer and math skills for correct calibration of equipment reading and interpreting reports in the field, perceive auditory signals such as various tones, beeps, etc.

This position works 1st shift, an 8-hour shift with workdays Monday through Fridays, hours are 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM.

Work location - Facilities & Services Complex, 2515 E. Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85034

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of 310 and 404 permits.

• Knowledge of trenching, shoring, and grade setting.

SALARY

Pay Range: $24.93 to $40.61 per hour.

Hiring Range: $24.93 to $31.82 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

• Dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Employer paid long-term disability

• Free Bus/light rail pass

• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified applicants must have the following:

• Completion of a departmental training course (certified by Personnel) for equipment being tested.

• OR be qualified for "out-of-class" pay as an Equipment Operator IV.

• OR log 120 hours on equipment being tested for.

• OR have a minimum of two years of experience operating construction equipment or five ton trucks, six months of which must include equipment being tested for.

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• The City job description can be found here.

• Current possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) required.

• Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with roadway construction.

• Experience operating the lay down box and working with all asphalt applications.

• Experience reading blue stake markings and construction plan designs (as-builds).

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 24, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Equipment Op IV*U2, JC:72111, ID# 54570, 6/07/2024, USM, GO, Benefits: 002

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