Central Arizona Project
Central Arizona Project is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Phoenix
Central Arizona Project, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85003
Salary: $44.38 Hourly
Location : Bouse, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1258
Department: Aqueduct Maintenance West
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
Closing Date: 1/21/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
Overview & Purpose
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:
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
To be considered for this Heavy Equipment Operator position, you should have a high school diploma/GED; at least five years of experience operating heavy equipment (or have completed a related 3-year apprenticeship); at least one year of experience operating heavy haul transport; and an Arizona Class "A" CDL with tanker endorsement. Also, you should be able to demonstrate your working knowledge of overweight and over-dimension laws for the transport of heavy equipment as well as working knowledge of traffic control devices, basic surveying technique, basic hand signal operations, soil conditions, and blueprint interpretation. Preference given to those who have the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively, adapt, and make strategic decisions.
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.
Welcome to Central Arizona Project - YouTube
Click for details regarding CAP's benefits.
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I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.
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Are you aware this position is located in Bouse, Arizona?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
04
Have you successfully completed a three (3) years state and federally registered Operating Engineer Apprenticeship Program?
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How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment?
06
Do you have working knowledge of overweight and over-dimensional laws for the transport of heavy equipment?
07
Please select the equipment below that you have experience using.
08
Do you have working knowledge of traffic control devices, basic surveying technique, basic hand signal operations, soil and soil conditions and blueprint interpretation?
09
Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial driver's license with a tanker endorsement?
10
Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?
Required Question
Location : Bouse, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1258
Department: Aqueduct Maintenance West
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
Closing Date: 1/21/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
Overview & Purpose
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
To be considered for this Heavy Equipment Operator position, you should have a high school diploma/GED; at least five years of experience operating heavy equipment (or have completed a related 3-year apprenticeship); at least one year of experience operating heavy haul transport; and an Arizona Class "A" CDL with tanker endorsement. Also, you should be able to demonstrate your working knowledge of overweight and over-dimension laws for the transport of heavy equipment as well as working knowledge of traffic control devices, basic surveying technique, basic hand signal operations, soil conditions, and blueprint interpretation. Preference given to those who have the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively, adapt, and make strategic decisions.
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.
Welcome to Central Arizona Project - YouTube
Click for details regarding CAP's benefits.
01
I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.
- Yes
02
Are you aware this position is located in Bouse, Arizona?
- Yes
- No
03
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD or JD
04
Have you successfully completed a three (3) years state and federally registered Operating Engineer Apprenticeship Program?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment?
- None
- Less than 1
- 1 - 2
- 3 - 4
- 5+
06
Do you have working knowledge of overweight and over-dimensional laws for the transport of heavy equipment?
- Yes
- No
07
Please select the equipment below that you have experience using.
- Dozer
- Motor Grader
- Excavator
- None
08
Do you have working knowledge of traffic control devices, basic surveying technique, basic hand signal operations, soil and soil conditions and blueprint interpretation?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial driver's license with a tanker endorsement?
- Yes
- No
10
Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?
- Yes
- No
Required Question