Heavy Equipment Operator

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary

$42.67 Hourly

Location

AZ, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1206

Department

Aqueduct Maintenance South Central

Opening Date

04/18/2024

Closing Date

5/1/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

Description

Benefits

Questions

Overview & Purpose

About the Pay

The pay rate listed ($42.67 per hour) reflects our STARTING PAY only and does not reflect the full range which steps up to $47.41 per hour (top pay typically reached within two years with proven mastery of skills and good performance).

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP), a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the state's single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state's population.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

Competitive Salaries

Arizona State Retirement System - Pension

401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability

4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule

Paid training & tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

Wellness programs

No benefits waiting period

Relocation benefits

Significant training and development opportunities

Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

About the Position

This position is critical to CAPs operation as it provides support to other Departments by transporting stop logs, bulkhead gates, and pumping plant parts. As a Heavy Equipment Operator for CAP, you would operate all Central Arizona Project (CAP) heavy earth moving equipment for the operation and maintenance of the aqueduct system including civil structures such as protective dikes, O&M roads, drainages, etc. You would service and maintain adjustments on heavy equipment to ensure proper positioning and equipment. You would keep related records maintenance logs.

About the Qualifications

To be considered for thisHeavy Equipment Operator (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/capaz/classspecs/1311804?keywords=heavy equipment operator&pagetype=classSpecifications) position, you should have a high school diploma/GED; at least five years of experience operating heavy equipment (or have completed a related 3-year apprenticeship); at least one year of experience operating heavy haul transport; and an Arizona Class A CDL with tanker endorsement. Also, you should be able to demonstrate your working knowledge of overweight and over-dimension laws for the transport of heavy equipment as well as working knowledge of traffic control devices, basic surveying technique, basic hand signal operations, soil conditions, and blueprint interpretation. Preference given to those who have the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively, adapt, and make strategic decisions.

Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply. See theposition description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/capaz/classspecs/1311804?keywords=heavy equipment operator&pagetype=classSpecifications) on our website for more information about physical requirements and environment.

If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job, thrive in a team-focused work environment, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization in the Mesa area, then we encourage you to apply online today!

Your water, your future.

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Clickhere (http://www.cap-az.com/employment/benefits/) for details regarding CAP's benefits.

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I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.

Yes

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or JD

03

Have you successfully completed a three (3) years state and federally registered Operating Engineer Apprenticeship Program?

Yes

No

04

How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment?

None

Less than 1

1 - 2

3 - 4

5

05

Do you have working knowledge of overweight and over-dimensional laws for the transport of heavy equipment?

Yes

No

06

Please select the equipment below that you have experience using.

Dozer

Motor Grader

Excavator

None

07

Do you have working knowledge of traffic control devices, basic surveying technique, basic hand signal operations, soil and soil conditions and blueprint interpretation?

Yes

No

08

Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial driver's license with a tanker endorsement?

Yes

No

09

Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?

Yes

No

Required Question

Agency

Central Arizona Project

Address

23636 N. 7th Street

Phoenix, Arizona, 85024

Website

http://www.cap-az.com

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