Pavement Maintenance Equipment Operator III - Aviation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Over 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2024, one of the busiest airports in the country and in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.

The Aviation Department has a vacancy for a Pavement Maintenance Equipment Operator III position. This position is part of a 6-person heavy equipment / pavement maintenance crew at Sky Harbor Airport, Deer Valley Airport, and/or Goodyear Airport. Work requires considerable skill in operating pavement maintenance equipment, 10- and 6-yard dump trucks, water truck, backhoe, Gannon tractor, rollers, and smaller hand tools required to complete the work assigned. Constant attention to detail and safety is a crucial part of the job. This position is required to assist maintenance crews performing airfield maintenance tasks when not operating equipment. The selected candidate will need to become Movement Area certified within the one-year probationary period due to operational needs of the Airport FAA Requirements.

The Pavement Maintenance Equipment Operator III position will work Monday thru Friday, and the hours are 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of dust control and environmentally safe practices.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following pieces of equipment: backhoe, Gannon tractor, or asphalt lay down box.

SALARY

Pay Range: $23.74 to $35.08 per hour.

Hiring Range: $23.74 to $30.31 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

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• 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 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a departmental training course for the same or related type of equipment used by Equipment Operators III in the specific division.

• OR be qualified for "out-of-class" pay as an Equipment Operator III.

• OR log 120 hours on the same or related type of equipment used by Equipment Operators III in the specific division.

• OR have a minimum of two years of experience operating commercial equipment over two tons, on the same or related type of equipment used by Equipment Operators III in the specific division.

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• Current possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) at time of application is required.

• Working conditions:

• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.

• Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust; and walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.

• 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

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with asphalt application and maintenance.
• Experience preparing subgrades for the purpose of paving or pouring of concrete.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 11, 2025. 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Equipment Op III *U2, JC:72033, ID# 58824, 07/28/2025, USM, GO, Benefits: 002

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