Heavy Equipment Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator, Sr+

Qualifications Heavy Equipment Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator, Sr+ This recruitment is open until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur in three (3) weeks on June 4, 2026. 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. 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: Transportation & Sustainability / Transportation Maintenance 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: Tuesday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Job Number: RC# 902459 DESCRIPTION This position operates light and heavy equipment in the performance of semi-skilled and skilled tasks. This position is assigned to Transportation Maintenance and is 80% labor and 20% heavy equipment operation. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: ¿Operates street maintenance heavy equipment including jackhammers and drills, paving and troweling machines, concrete mixers and similar equipment. ¿¿Completes sweeping routes 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 street maintenance heavy equipment operation. 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) Tanker Endorsement 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 rep