Heavy Equipment Operator/Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Tempe Arizona

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / SENIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FIELD OPERATIONS - SOLID WASTE)

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on October 2, 2025.

Pay Grade:

Heavy Equipment Operator: 105

Senior Heavy Equipment Operator: 107

Hourly Salary Range:

Heavy Equipment Operator:                   $22.06 - $32.54

Senior Heavy Equipment Operator:        $24.32 - $35.86

The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.  The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range which is $27.30 per hour for the Operator and $30.09 per hour for the Senior Operator.

This position is part of a flexible classification.  Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:    

Public Works / Field Operations

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.  Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

Schedule:

4/10 Schedule: Four days a week, 10 hours a day, 5:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Days of work will depend on the assigned function.  May be required to work mandatory overtime.

Job Number: 

RC# 902349

DESCRIPTION

This position operates light and heavy equipment in the performance of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the solid waste area.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• ¿Operates solid waste heavy equipment including front-loaders, roll-offs, side-loaders, rear-loaders, skid steers and similar equipment or street maintenance heavy equipment including jackhammers and drills, paving and troweling machines, concrete mixers and similar equipment.
• ¿¿Completes commercial or residential collection or sweeping routes, uncontained solid waste collection, and support services duties.¿ 
• Performs daily routine inspection of the heavy equipment prior to and at the conclusion of use. Report any mechanical issues.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Heavy Equipment Operator

One (1) year of experience in heavy equipment operation.

Senior Heavy Equipment Operator

One (1) year of experience in solid waste heavy equipment operation with at least two pieces of solid waste equipment.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. 

Education:

Both levels

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for high school education.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

Both levels

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.