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Heavy Equipment Operator at Tacoma

Compensation

$42 – $44/hr

Location
Tacoma, Washington
Type
Full-time
Level
mid

Description

The City of Tacoma is recruiting Heavy Equipment Operators to support infrastructure maintenance, repair, operations, and construction projects across the city. The role involves operating wheel loaders, excavators, graders, backhoes, cranes, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment; guiding and supporting crew members; and working safely in outdoor environments. Positions may require emergency call-outs during nights, weekends, and holidays, and the role requires physical ability to climb, lift, bend, and sustain vibration. The hourly pay range is $41.99 to $44.10, and the recruitment establishes a Civil Service Eligibility List for the next year.

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