Pima County-posted 3 months ago
$22 - $26/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Tucson, AZ

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of heavy Equipment Operator III. This role is integral to our mission of safeguarding public health and protecting the environment through effective wastewater and solid waste management. In this position, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining specialized equipment used in construction, system operations, site clean-up, material transport, and waste disposal. Specific duties may vary depending on the assigned area. Some assignments may involve significant interaction with the public and working in environments that include hazardous conditions, exposure to noxious or potentially harmful materials, and unpleasant odors. If you are looking for a career in an industrial setting, have experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator, enjoy a teamwork environment, and meet the minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. CDL Required.

  • 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, and transport waste products.
  • Operates compactors and conveyors to move waste material and load dump trucks for transport to drying beds or landfill.
  • Moves waste materials and loads dump trucks for transport to drying beds or designated landfill sites using appropriate equipment.
  • Watches for and removes materials or items that may clog conveyor system.
  • Removes debris or blockages to maintain safe and efficient equipment operation.
  • 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.
  • Performs sludge removal from aerators, tanks, and ponds using heavy equipment while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Uses hand tools or equipment to load sludge from bottom of aerators into bucket for leading into dump truck.
  • Uses hand tools or equipment to clean and perform minor repairs on machinery, remove fallen debris, and clear areas that are too delicate for heavy equipment.
  • Hauls waste material to landfill, ensuring compliance with environmental and dumping regulations as needed.
  • Maintains drying beds clean and uses appropriate equipment to move waste material to assure even drying.
  • Uses a front-end loader, grader, and/or dump truck to maintain drying beds, ponds, and nearby areas free of weeds and trimming trees.
  • Uses a backhoe to excavate around high-volume lines and valves or repair sinkholes.
  • Operates vacuum trucks to clean out sumps.
  • Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing.
  • Participates in a variety of manual labor tasks when assisting mechanics and technicians.
  • Operates and maintains a 3:1 slope ratio on embankments.
  • Hauls liquid waste from outlying plants to designated disposal facilities using a semi-truck with a smoothbore trailer.
  • Five years of total experience in the combination of heavy equipment and experience driving CDL Class A vehicles.
  • 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.
  • Heavy equipment may include street sweepers, water trucks, asphaltic materials distributors, front-end loaders, grader/scrapers, back hoes, bulldozers, trenchers, tractors, tractor/semi-trailer combinations, and like equipment.
  • Three years of experience with Pima County as an Equipment Operator II.
  • Minimum three (3) years experience operating a variety of equipment such as graders, water trucks, backhoes, boom trucks, trenchers, dump trucks, tankers, and front-end loaders.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in transporting over-the-road wet and dry material and trailering equipment.
  • Knowledge of traffic laws, local, state, and federal rules and regulations as applied to vehicle and heavy equipment operation procedures.
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous health insurance coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Generous family leave policy
  • Wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
  • County-wide employee recognition program
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