Equipment Operator II - Aviation Department

About This Position The Aviation Department manages and operates the Phoenix Airport System which consists of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport, and Goodyear Airport. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has consistently been ranked as one of the top ten busiest airports in the nation. Serving more than 125,000 passengers daily, with over 1,200 flights per day, the airport has a total economic impact of more than $38 billion per year. The Aviation Department seeks qualified candidates for the Equipment Operator II position. This position performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks related to equipment operation. The Equipment Operator II works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions exposed to the elements. Currently, there multiple vacancies in the Aviation Department, Landside Maintenance Section. The work requires the ability to lead and give technical direction to employees, prioritize work assignments, and operate equipment according to manuals, directions, specifications or warning signals, and to interpret performance charts and control panels which reflect the efficiency of each piece of equipment in the system. Equipment Operator IIs supervise and direct Building Equipment Operators I's, Building Maintenance Workers, and other maintenance support employees according to general or specific instructions received from a Building Equipment Supervisor. IDEAL CANDIDATE Ability to inspect and troubleshoot equipment at an entry level.Ability to work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment.Ability to communicate with supervision orally, in written form, one-on-one and in group settings on a professional level.Ability to provide excellent customer service to the public, City contractors, Aviation Department staff, and various airport and airline employees.Exercises good judgment when working unsupervised in the field and when providing direction to lower classifications. SALARY Pay Range: $20.92 to $32.46 per hour. Hiring Range: $20.92 to $29.44 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. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page. 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 Part-time employees are eligible for earned paid sick time, city training, and free or discounted bus and light rail fares. Minimum Qualifications Completion of a departmental training course for the same or related type of equipment used by Equipment Operators II.OR be qualified for "out-of-class" pay as an Equipment Operator II.OR log 120 hours on equipment similar to that used in the specific division.OR have a minimum of two years of experience operating commercial equipment under two tons, on the same or related type of equipment used by Equipment Operators II in the specific division.Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.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.May require working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.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 working in an airport environment.Experience working with forklift and/or scissor lift.Experience working with maintenance facility operations.Experience working with commercial pressure wash equipment.Experience working with 2-way radio communications and other wireless devices. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes October 29, 2026. 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. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. REFERENCE Equipment Op II, JC:72021, ID# 63124, 10/16/2026, USM, GO, Benefits:002 Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.