Equipment Operator I - Aviation Department

About This Position

The Aviation Department manages and operates the Phoenix Airport System which consists of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport, and Goodyear Airport. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has consistently been ranked as one of the top ten busiest airports in the nation. Serving more than 125,000 passengers daily, with over 1,200 flights per day, the airport has a total economic impact of more than $38 billion per year.

The City of Phoenix seeks qualified candidates for the Equipment Operator I position. This position exists to safely and efficiently operate light automotive equipment for the City and its system of airports. Equipment operated includes; pick-up trucks, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, vans, trailers and mechanical sweepers. Work ordinarily follows an established routine and may perform clerical duties in addition to equipment operation. Equipment troubleshooting, scrubber operations and fuel spill clean-up may be performed in this classification. Assignments are made in detail and work is reviewed in process and upon completion. Currently, there are multiple vacancies in the Aviation Department at Sky Harbor International Airport, Landside Maintenance Section.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Exercises good judgment when working unsupervised in the field.
• Ability to communicate by two-way radio, and other wireless devices.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot equipment at an entry level.
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles, such as operating a clutch and accelerator simultaneously.
• Ability to work safely under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to the public, City contractors, Aviation Department staff and various airport and airline employees.
• Effectively communicate with supervision orally, in written form, one-on-one, and in group settings on a professional level.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $19.93 to $29.44 per hour.

Hiring Range: $19.93 to $25.43 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.
  
  

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here 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.
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

• Six months of experience in the operation of equipment heavier than ordinary passenger vehicles.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Working conditions:
• This position will require working in a standing position for prolonged periods of time.
• This position will require moving objects weighing between 20-50 pounds for distances greater than 20 feet.
• This position requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• This is a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week operation. Employees are required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacation and shift assignments are determined by seniority.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.
• Some 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.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• One year of experience working in a maintenance facility operation.
• Experience working in an airport environment.
• Experience operating a pickup truck, small dump truck, stake body or flatbed truck, or van, of less than two-ton capacity.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 29, 2026. 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.

How To Apply

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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REFERENCE

Equipment Op I, JC:72012, ID# 63123, 10/16/2026, USM, GO, Benefits:002

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