What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Central Arizona Project?
About the Pay
The pay rate listed ($44.38 per hour) reflects our STARTING PAY only and does not reflect the full range which steps up to $49.31 per hour (top pay typically reached within two years with proven mastery of skills and good performance).About Central Arizona Project
Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply.
CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.
Hear what our employees are saying about working at CAP.
Compensation & Benefits Package includes:
- Competitive Salaries
- Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
- 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
- Paid training & tuition reimbursement
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid vacation & sick time
- Wellness programs
- No benefits waiting period
- Relocation benefits
- Significant training and development opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
About the Position
This position is critical to CAP’s operation as it provides support to other Departments by transporting stop logs, bulkhead gates, and pumping plant parts. As a Heavy Equipment Operator for CAP, you would operate all Central Arizona Project (CAP) heavy earth moving equipment for the operation and maintenance of the aqueduct system including civil structures such as protective dikes, O&M roads, drainages, etc. You would service and maintain adjustments on heavy equipment to ensure proper positioning and equipment. You would keep related records maintenance logs.
About the Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of state and federally registered Operating Engineer apprenticeship program; or five (5) years total experience operating heavy equipment which includes one (1) year experience operating heavy haul transport.
- Working knowledge of overweight and over-dimensional laws for the transport of heavy equipment.
- Working knowledge of traffic control devices, basic surveying technique, basic hand signal operations, soil and soil conditions and blueprint interpretation.
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Must successfully obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement within nine months of hire.
Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply. See the position description on our website for more information about physical requirements and environment.
If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job, thrive in a team-focused work environment, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization in the Bouse area, then we encourage you to apply online today!
Your water, your future.
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Salary : $44 - $49
