Position Description

Salary: $39.63 Hourly
Location : Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1282
Department: Aqueduct Maintenance West Central
Opening Date: 06/11/2025
Closing Date: 6/25/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Overview & Purpose
About the Pay

Note: The target starting pay of $39.63 does not reflect the full range which currently goes up to $44.03 per hour. The compensation typically increases quickly within the first two years of successful performance and proven mastery of skills.
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 for 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

As an Equipment Operator you would perform all work associated with operation and maintenance functions involving the Safe Driving, transporting, and/or operating the following, Dump Truck, Equipment Trailer, Water Truck, Backhoe, Loader, Small Dozer, and Mowing Tractor. This equipment is used for maintenance of the aqueduct, dikes, and civil structures of the Central Arizona Project. Additional duties include carpentry, concrete, welding, fencing and vegetation control. The work contributes to the efficient and reliable operation of Central Arizona Project (CAP) Aqueduct, Pumping Plants, and related facilities, and supports the reliable delivery of water to CAP customers.
Some of the responsibilities include:

1. Drives, transports and/or operates the following: dump truck with equipment trailer, backhoe, small dozer, loader, water truck, bobcat, forklift, and mowing tractor. Performs vehicle and equipment pre-maintenance and safety checks as required and makes necessary repairs. Services and maintains adjustments on equipment to ensure proper positioning and operation of equipment.

2. Performs a variety of maintenance functions which include operations, maintenance and repair of security fence and drainage structures. Performs repairs and replacement of concrete liner.

3. Assembles and uses tools, materials, equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish assigned tasks.

4. Uses small hand and power tools to perform routine maintenance tasks.
About the Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of craft training or experience. The preferred craft training and/or experience would include two (2) years of experience on 1 of the following (backhoe, small dozer (D3), loader, bobcat, mowing tractor, dump truck with equipment trailer and water truck). Must understands construction processes, terminology, and basic construction safety rules and be able to identify and properly use hand and power tools.

Certifications or Licenses:

• 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.
• Will be required to obtain an applicators license to apply herbicides within eighteen months of hire.

Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply.
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If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job (mentioned above), have a team-focused positive approach to work, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization in the Phoenix area, then we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! Your water, your future.
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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

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

03

How many years of craft training or experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1
• 1 - 2
• 3 - 4
• 5+

04

Please select the areas below that you have at least two (2) years of training or experience using.

• Dump Truck with Equipment Trailer
• Backhoe
• Small Dozer (D-3)
• Loader
• Water Truck
• Bobcat
• Mowing Tractor
• None

05

Do you understand construction processes, terminology, and basic construction safety rules?

• Yes
• No

06

Can you identify and properly use hand and power tools?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial driver's license with a tanker endorsement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Skills & experience

Position Type

• Full-time

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Location

This job may require you to travel to the following location

• Phoenix, Arizona, 85024, United States

Compensation Rate

• $39.63/hour