Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Operator III. In this position, you will operate and maintain specialized equipment in the construction, operation, clean-up, transport, and disposal of wastewater materials and solid waste, depending upon the area of assignment. Some positions have extensive public contact and are exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noxious or potentially hazardous materials, and obnoxious odors.
This position in our Heavy Equipment section is a safety-first environment. If you are a detail-oriented Heavy Equipment operator with a commitment to safety and productivity, and meet Pima County’s minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We provide on-the-job training and experience that can lead to advancement opportunities and an exciting career.
CDL Required
The first review of applications will be on 03/07/2025.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
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Operates a variety of equipment such as graders, water trucks, backhoes, boom trucks, trenchers, dump trucks, and front-end loaders, in a wastewater treatment facility, to maintain, transfer,r and transport waste products;
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Operates compactors and conveyors to move waste material and load dump trucks for transport to drying beds or landfills;
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Watches for and removes materials or items that may clog conveyor system
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Assists in cleaning sludge from aerators, tanks, and ponds using a skid steer, crane, or dump truck and appropriate personal safety equipment or clothing and must be confined-space certified;
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Uses hand tools or equipment to load sludge from the bottom of aerators into a bucket for leading into dump truck;
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Hauls waste material to landfill, ensuring compliance with environmental and dumping regulations as needed;
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Maintains drying beds clean and uses appropriate equipment to move waste material to assure even drying;
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Uses a front-end loader, grader, and/or dump truck to maintain drying beds, ponds, and nearby areas free of weeds and trimming trees;
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Uses a backhoe to excavate around high-volume lines and valves or repair sinkholes;
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Operates vacuum trucks to clean out sumps;
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Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing;
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Participates in a variety of manual labor tasks when assisting mechanics and technicians.
Minimum Qualifications:
Five years of experience in the operations of heavy equipment/vehicles, which may include street sweepers, water trucks, asphaltic materials distributors, front-end loaders, graders/scrapers, backhoes, bulldozers, trenchers, tractors, tractor/semi-trailer combinations, and like equipment.
(Completion of a vocational/technical program from an accredited college or technical school in heavy equipment operations may be substituted for six months of the required experience.)
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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Three years of experience with Pima County as an Equipment Operator II.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
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Minimum one (1) year experience in operating a variety of equipment such as graders, water trucks, backhoes, boom trucks, trenchers, dump trucks tankers, and front-end loaders.
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Minimum one (1) year experience in over-the-road wet and dry material transporting and trailering equipment.
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Experience with/knowledge of traffic laws, local, state, and federal rules and regulations as applied to vehicle and heavy equipment operation procedures
Pay Range:
Hiring Range: $22.16 - $26.04 Per Hour
Full Range: $22.16 - $29.92 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
For more information and to apply for this position, visit this website: https://pimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/pimacareers/details/Equipment-Operator-III_JR100473?q=Equipment%20Operator%20III
