Water Truck Operator - Grounds - Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ 85201
About the Job
Water Truck Operator
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate: | $19.64 |
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Performance Pay: | Available annually |
New hire experience: | 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum |
New hire education: | 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position |
Class/Calendar: | B21, 12 months |
Hours: | Full-time (40 hours per week) |
FSLA: | Non-Exempt |
Benefits: | Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance |
Overview:
To control dust from becoming airborne at various areas district wide; to perform dust control at dirt storage areas, sport field dirt tracks, loading and unloading of decomposed granite/dirt and maintain a dust free zone at project work areas. Assist in any area of landscape maintenance or repair.
Qualifications
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor; must have a valid Arizona driver’s license
- Knowledge in all phases of landscape installation and maintenance preferred
- Ability to obtain the basic and comprehensive dust control license
- Preferably has a Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement
- If not currently licensed with a CDL with Tanker endorsement, the following will apply
Ability to pass all required exams set by the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles within (3) months. The cost for the exams will be the responsibility of the employee, the physical exam portion will be paid by the district. Training will also be provided by the district.
- Knowledge and experience in proper and safe use of grounds supplies and equipment
- Ability to take direction, work as a team and have good communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees and school staff
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform dust control at all district locations as needed
- Operate water truck
- Maintain accurate reports on dust control
- Perform basic maintenance inspections to vehicle, tools and equipment
- Operate district vehicles in a safe manner
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Additional Duties
- Maintain accurate records to comply with Maricopa County Air Quality Control policies
- Respond to emergency situations and report progress
- Assist, as directed by supervisor, in special projects and events
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Supervision
Grounds Construction Foreman
Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work for Operations. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION:The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.