Equipment Operator II

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full time Equipment Operator position working out of our San Tan Valley office.

This individual will be responsible for safely operating heavy equipment as part of EPCOR’s wastewater treatment services in the San Tan District.

What you’d be responsible for

- Safely load/unload containers from inside of buildings and unload at landfill.

- Ensure truck and other equipment is operating properly, and make minor adjustments as necessary.

- Operate front end loaders, backhoes and forklifts to assist in moving containers as needed.

- Pickups/drop-offs at numerous EPCOR facilities located throughout the San Tan Valley area.

- Perform other work as required.

What’s required to be successful

- At least 1 year of experience operating front end loaders, backhoes and forklifts to assist in moving containers.

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s license with CDL. Tanker or Hazmat endorsement highly desired.

- Familiarity with water distribution and wastewater collection systems or utility construction methods, techniques, and practices.

- Knowledgeable of the hazards and safety precautions associated with working in traffic.

Other important facts about this job

This position is subject to callback, overtime and weekend/holiday emergency call outs and call duty. There are periods of continuous stooping, bending, walking, shoveling and sweeping. May be exposed to insects, animals, reptiles, dust, pollen, chemicals, water and sewage. Must be able to tolerate extreme heat.

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.

- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, and educational) and professional reference checks is required.

- To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions.

- Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.