Heavy Equipment Operator - Grounds

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Full-time (40 hours per week)

$22.00

B23,12 months

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Available annually

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

To operate heavy equipment used in trade to prepare ground locations for immediate use or for next phase of construction; to repair surfaces or structures to ensure health and safety of students, district personnel and public.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Grounds. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

• Safely operate graders, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, trenchers and various other types of heavy equipment
• Perform work assignments in accordance with verbal and written instruction
• Operate and use various power equipment and hand tools to perform all grounds construction work in a safe, efficient and timely manner
• Perform rough and fine grading for playgrounds, landscape areas, asphalt and concrete pads
• Construct and renovate athletic fields; maintain outdoor aspects
• Excavate and backfill for utilities, trenches, footings and foundations
• Transport various materials to and from job sites via dump trucks
• Inspect and perform minor service and maintenance on heavy equipment
• Calculate amount or materials needed for jobs
• Assist other crews in the performance of all tasks related to grounds construction
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Valid, or ability to obtain within 90 days, Arizona CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement
• Minimum two years’ experience in the safe operation of various heavy equipment (i.e. road grader, backhoe, loaders, dump trucks, trenchers, forklifts, etc.)
• Field experience in the use of survey instruments, laser grading and blueprints
• Experience with construction related tools and equipment

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Knowledge of excavating, grading and compacting of various top soils, aggregates, asphalt and other fill materials
• Working knowledge of ‘Blue Stake’ color codes and markings
• Knowledge of athletic field, building, chain link and flood and sprinkler irrigation layouts
• Ability to perform work assignments in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions and with minimum supervision
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors

• Most work is performed outdoors, often in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Work sites include school grounds, athletic fields, parking lots, and construction or renovation areas
• Involves operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, forklifts, trenchers, and other specialized vehicles
• May also involve transporting equipment between schools or facilities within the district.
• Work is done with strict adherence to safety protocols
• Tasks may include loading/unloading…