Equipment Operator II - Public Works

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through the efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services.

The City of Phoenix seeks qualified candidates for the Equipment Operator II position. This position performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks associated with the delivery and repair of refuse containers. Employees are responsible for the receipt and inventory of all containers and associated parts and operating equipment necessary in the delivery, disposal and repair of containers. The Equipment Operator II works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions exposed to the elements.

Equipment operated includes:

* Pickup, dump, and flatbed trucks.

* Vans, trailers, and mechanical sweepers.

Work ordinarily follows an established routine and may include:

* Clerical and warehouse inventory duties in addition to equipment operation.

* Equipment troubleshooting, scrubber operations, and fuel spill cleanup.

* Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions exposed to the elements.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

* Knowledge of Phoenix metro address system, hundred blocks, and basic navigational directions.

* Exercises good judgment when working unsupervised in the field and when providing direction to lower classifications.

* Safely drive a delivery truck daily through various parts of the City.

* Safely perform manual labor including moving, lifting, loading and unloading refuse and recycling containers.

* Able to document work effectively.

SALARY

Pay and Hiring Range: $19.54 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.

Internal Only:
Please understand that this is pay grade 139. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

* Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.

* Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.

* Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.

* When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS  Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.

The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

* Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  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 001 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* (1) Completion of a departmental training course for the same or related type of equipment used by Equipment Operators II.

* OR (2) be qualified for "out-of-class" pay as an Equipment Operator II.

* OR (3) log 120 hours on equipment similar to that used in the specific division.

* OR (4) have a minimum of two years of experience operating commercial equipment under two tons, on the same or related type of equipment used by Equipment Operators II in the…