Equipment Operator II - Parks and Recreation

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension information

Employer 401(a) and 457 plans

Medical plans options

City contribution to Post-Employment H

Wellness incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

City of Phoenix is seeking qualified candidates for an Equipment Operator II position in the Parks and Recreation Department. This role handles delivery and repair of refuse containers, requires inspection of equipment before use, and inventory control for containers and parts.

Ideal candidates will operate commercial equipment, perform basic preventive maintenance, and follow safety procedures. A CDL-A is required within 12 months. City benefits and a team-focused environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating commercial equipment or heavy machinery.
• Ability to perform simple preventive maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of automotive mechanics basics to make sound operation decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, dispose, and repair refuse containers as required.
• Receive and inventory containers and related parts.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Vehicle inspection

Job description

About This Position

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 185 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes, and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 185 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes, and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The City of Phoenix seeks qualified candidates for the Equipment Operator II position. This position performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks associated with the delivery and repair of refuse containers. Employees are responsible for the receipt and inventory of all containers and associated parts and operating equipment necessary in the delivery, disposal, and repair of containers.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to inspect and check vehicle before use in order to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Ability to maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ability to make sound decisions about equipment operation based on fundamental knowledge of automotive mechanics.

Salary

Pay Range: $20.92 - $32.46 per hour.

Hiring Range: $20.92 - $28.04 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.

Benefits

• 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.

For more details, visit: Unit 001 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• (1) Completion of a departmental training course for the same or related type of equipment used by Equipment Operators II
• OR (2) be qualified for "out-of-class" pay as an Equipment Operator II
• OR (3) log 120 hours on equipment similar to that used in the specific division
• OR (4) have a minimum of two years of experience operating commercial equipment under two tons, on the same or related type of equipment used by Equipment Operators II in the specific division.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Commercial Driver's License A is required within the first 12 months of employment; current CDL is desired.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• 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

• Two or more years of experience operating commercial equipment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience working in streets, traffic, and around the public.
• Experience with a general tree care company or landscape operations.

Recruitment Dates

Recruitment closes October 8, 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.

REFERENCE

Equipment Op II, JC:72020, ID# 62622, 09/24/26, USM, MR, Benefits:001

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