Streets Liquid Road Operator

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays including Floating

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

ASRS retirement program

Supplemental retirement plans

Pet insurance

Bilingual pay

PEHP contribution

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale seeks an experienced Streets Liquid Road Operator to support its Liquid Road Pavement Preservation Program. This senior field operator will run specialized pavement preservation equipment, guide crew members, and help ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least four years in asphalt pavement maintenance or related street operations, plus a Class A CDL with tank endorsement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in asphalt pavement maintenance or related street operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized pavement preservation equipment and vehicles.
• Provide technical guidance to crew members.
• Assist with field coordination and ensure safety, quality, and production standards.

Skills

Pavement maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Field coordination

Technical guidance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

The City of Scottsdale is seeking an experienced Streets Liquid Road Operator to join its newly established Liquid Road Pavement Preservation Program. This position serves as a senior field operator and technical resource responsible for supporting the successful delivery of pavement preservation treatments throughout the City.

The successful candidate will operate specialized pavement preservation equipment, assist with field coordination, provide technical guidance to crew members, and help ensure quality, safety, and production standards are achieved. This position plays an important role in advancing Scottsdale's long-term pavement preservation goals while helping extend pavement life and maximize public infrastructure investments. Employees in this classification exercise independent judgment when diagnosing maintenance issues and determining appropriate repair methods and operate specialized street maintenance vehicles and equipment.

Anticipated starting salary

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $32.58/hour or $67,766.40/annually.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in asphalt pavement maintenance, or related street operations work.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
• Must possess at time of application, a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank vehicle endorsement with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. Incumbents will be subject to unannounced drug and alcohol testing as required by law.
• Must obtain within six months of hire or promotion and maintain through tenure:
  • Maricopa County Particulate Matter-10 (PM-10) Air Quality Standards Certification
  • ISSA Temporary Traffic Control Certification

Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Benefits Highlights

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/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
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Education

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.

Part-Time Positions

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSLF program by going to the Federal Student Aid website.

01

A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

• Interlock Device
• Court Mandated Restricted Hours
• I have a Graduated Driver's License (Class "G License").
• Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
• I have no restrictions on my driver's license

04

Do you currently have a valid class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank vehicle endorsement?

• Yes
• No

05

Do have experience working in a municipality setting? If so, please describe your experience, including number of years. If no, please list 'N/A'. Note: This experience must be listed in the Duties section of your application to be considered.

06

Do you have four years of progressively responsible experience in liquid road, asphalt pavement maintenance, or related street operations work?

• Yes
• No

07

Describe your experience operating medium or heavy equipment. What was your role and how many years of experience do you have? Please include the type(s) of equipment operated. Note: This experience must be included in the work experience section of your application to be considered.

08

Do you have experience with pavement maintenance, and related infrastructure maintenance activities? If yes, please list the position(s), your duties, and duration. Please do not answer "see application" or "