Pima County

Equipment Operator III - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Tucson, AZ · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$24k-$32kDetected 19 days ago

HRPublic Health

About the role

The first review of applications will be on 07/17/2026.
The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of heavy Equipment Operator III.
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.

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;
Watches for and removes materials or items that may clog conveyor system; Removes debris or blockages to maintain safe and efficient equipment operation;
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;
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;
Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing;
Operate and maintain a 3:1 slope ratio on embankments;

Five years of experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, motor graders/scrapers, backhoes, bulldozers, trenchers, and similar earthmoving or construction 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.)
Driving experience in commercial transportation equipment, including tractors, tractor/semi-trailer combinations, and other CDL-operated vehicles.
Three years of experience with Pima County as an Equipment Operator II and an Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Frequently required to exchange accurate information.
Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
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
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.
Class A CDL Required.

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application.
Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Minimum three ( 3) years experience in 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 over-the-road wet and dry material transporting and trailering equipment.
Experience with/k nowledge of traffic laws, local, state, and federal rules and regulations as applied to vehicle and heavy equipment operation procedures.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications.
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications.

$23.98 - $32.39 Per Hour
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.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
This role is integral to our mission of safeguarding public health and protecting the environment through effective wastewater and solid waste management.

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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