Tractor 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.
  
  

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$20.76

Class/Calendar:

B22, 12 months

Benefits:

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

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

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

New Hire Education:

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

Job Summary:

To operate an industrial tractor equipped to move materials around construction sites or similar locations; to provide for the completion of projects in a safe and timely manner.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a tractor/loader, dump truck, tractor/scraper, tractor/implement, water truck
• Perform incidental ground construction work and manual labor as needed
• Safely excavate underground utilities to install and to repair
• Construct and renovate athletic/sports fields
• Perform light maintenance on equipment used
• Perform various tasks related to school facility construction and maintenance of outdoor aspects including landscape irrigation systems
• Assist the Grounds Foreman with field decisions
• Assist other Operations shops with excavation, installation and backfilling of underground utilities
• Be on call for emergency situations
• 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
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Valid, or ability to obtain within 90 days, Arizona CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement
• Experience with construction related had and power tools
• Experience with Laser grading systems
• Construction work or manual labor experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• 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
• Ability to safely operate various construction related equipment
• Knowledge of ‘Blue Stake’ color codes and markings preferred
• Knowledge of athletic field layout, construction and renovation preferred
• Ability to perform work assignments in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily works outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
• May work across multiple campuses, sports fields, playgrounds, and green spaces
• Sometimes works in garages or workshops for equipment maintenance or storage
• Potential exposure to chemicals (fertilizers, fuels), machinery hazards, and uneven terrain; safety training and PPE are usually required
• Must be able to sit for long periods while operating machinery, but also stand and walk during equipment checks or manual tasks
• May lift or carry equipment or materials (often up to 50 lbs); needs endurance for long days outdoors
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.