Senior Heavy Equipment Operator III – Wastewater Field

Pima County; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hiring an Equipment Operator III to operate a range of heavy equipment in support of wastewater treatment and solid waste management. You will handle grading, material transport, and site cleanup while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

The role requires a minimum of five years’ experience with heavy machinery and a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience operating heavy equipment including CDL-equipped vehicles.
• AZ Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire.
• Experience with tractors, tractor/semitrailer combos and other CDL vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operates graders, water trucks, backhoes, boom trucks, trenchers, dump trucks, and front-end loaders at a wastewater facility.
• Loads and hauls waste material to drying beds or landfills while following environmental regulations.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and assists mechanics.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class A with Tanker Endorsement

Front-end loader operation

Backhoe operation

Trencher operation

Dump truck operation

Safety procedures

Education

Vocational/technical program in heavy equipment operations

Job description

Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hiring an Equipment Operator III to operate a range of heavy equipment in support of wastewater treatment and solid waste management. You will handle grading, material transport, and site cleanup while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

The role requires a minimum of five years’ experience with heavy machinery and a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire.