Wastewater Treatment Equipment Operator Iv, U2

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation’s largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

The Equipment Operator IV*U2 in the Water Services Department is a skilled operator who utilizes specialized medium to heavy construction equipment such as a backhoes, vacuum trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, water trucks, semi-tractors with trailers, dump trucks, agriculture tractors, and other equipment. The primary assignment for this vacancy is within the Wastewater Treatment division, where the operator will be responsible for operating equipment for the Bio-Solids Drying process. This position will also assist plant staff in various work which requires an Equipment Operator. Hazards inherent to water or sewer maintenance work and safety measures to be observed including confined space entry procedures and trench safety regulations, hard hat and vest policies, and other safety issues inherent in the work (e.g., Wastewater Treatment employees work with raw sewage and chemicals in the Wastewater Treatment system using only normal protective equipment).

• Knowledge and understanding of:
  • Current blue-stake laws and OSHA policies and procedures.
  • The current City of Phoenix Traffic Barricade Manual.
• Ability to:
  • Operate front loaders in a professional and efficient manner to maintain hauling productivity.
  • Operate tractors in a Bio-Solids Drying process to maintain efficiency.
  • Operate water trucks within the facility to comply with dust control permit.
  • Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include forklift, vacuum truck, dump truck, etc.
  • Work independently.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Read and interpret grade stakes and elevations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic survey techniques.
  • Demonstrate sufficient understanding of jobsite material calculations.

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.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

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• 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

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• 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.
• Current possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tank endorsement.
• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• Requires walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• These 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.
• In addition, individuals are required to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation physical exam and possess the appropriate commercial driver's license. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and employees will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Possession of a Maricopa County Rule 310 Dust Certification.
• Experience in/with:
  • Working in a solid waste environment.
  • Reading maps/drawings experience.
  • Compiling daily equipment reports consisting of logging number of loads excavated and the number of hours operating equipment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as:
  • Backhoes.
  • Water trucks.
  • Loaders.
  • Hydro-Vacs.
  • Large farming tractors.

Recruitment closes March 21, 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.

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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Equipment Op IV*U2, JC:72111, ID#53276, 03/08/2024, USM, RG, Benefits:002

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