Streets Maintenance/Light Equipment Operator

Coolidgeaz; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

City of Coolidge is seeking a Streets Maintenance/Light Equipment Operator to support city streets operations and vehicle fleets. The role requires CDL Class B with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six months and at least one year of light equipment experience.

You will operate various trucks and heavy equipment to maintain roadways. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with competitive benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with relevant experience.
• Must possess Arizona CDL Class B with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 1 year of light equipment operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives a variety of vehicles to support city streets maintenance (dump truck, ten-wheeler, water truck, garbage truck, bulk trash).
• Operates front loader and back hoe for digging trenches and other tasks.
• Patches holes, sweeps streets, repairs street signs, and paints as needed.
• Trims trees, removes brush, grades alleyways, and crack seals streets.
• Provides emergency on-call assistance for sewer issues and supports solid waste activities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driving vehicles

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Arizona CDL Class B with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months

1 year light equipment operator experience

Tools

Front loader

Back hoe

Dump truck

Water truck

Garbage truck

Job description

City of CoolidgeHuman Resources Department

Promoting a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer

STREETS MAINTENANCE/LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Are you interested in starting a new career or looking for a fresh start to continue your career

in city government? The City of Coolidge is currently hiring for the Streets Division and are

looking for experienced, motivated and talented individuals who are also seeking further

training and knowledge. If you do not have a CDL, the City of Coolidge offers training that help

obtain a CDL and any other applicable certifications for the position that you are interested in.

The City of Coolidge has competitive salaries, affordable benefits and offers a highly sought

after retirement plan. The City of Coolidge is an excellent choice to having a rewarding career,

great retirement fund and the added benefit of being involved in and helping your community.

Working at the City of Coolidge is an investment in yourself! Apply today and find out why the

City of Coolidge is more than just a job.

Full-Time, FLSA Non-exempt position Salary: $41,696 - $62,544 annually

Opening Date: August 24, 2026 Recruitment #: PW26-008Closing Date: September 4, 2026 External Posting

Must successfully complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one (1) year light equipment operator experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must possess a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License - Class B with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIESDrives a variety of vehicles in support of City streets maintenance operations including dump

truck, ten-wheeler, water truck, garbage truck, and bulk trash truck. Operates front loader and

back hoe used for digging trenches. Performs a variety of streets maintenance and repair

functions including patching holes, sweeping streets, repairing street signs, and painting. Trims

trees and removes brush around City roadways; hauls and burns brush/trees. Grades alley

ways and crack seals streets. Provides emergency on-call assistance regarding sewer issues;

unplugs City sewers. Assists with solid waste collections activities; delivers trash containers to

customers. Repairs and maintains departmental equipment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

-Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield

PPO

HSA

100% Employee

Coverage

Coverage

100% Employee

Coverage

Coverage

(Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness,

Short-Term Disability)

-Health Care & Dependent Care

FSA

-Employee Assistant Program

-Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance

-457 Deferred Compensation

Plans: MissionSquare &

Nationwide

-LegalShield Benefits

System (ASRS)

Public Safety Personnel

Retirement System

(PSPRS)

-11 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid

Personal Day

-Vacation & Sick Leave Balances

-Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifying Employer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY