Streets Liquid Road Operator
Salary
$57,678.40 - $77,916.80 Annually
Location
North Corp Yard - 9191 E San Salvador Dr, Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
FY2526-01040
Division
Transportation and Infrastructure
Department
Asphalt & Maintenance
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
7/9/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
The City of Scottsdale is seeking an experienced Streets Liquid Road Operator to join its newly established Liquid Road Pavement Preservation Program. This position serves as a senior field operator and technical resource responsible for supporting the successful delivery of pavement preservation treatments throughout the City.
The successful candidate will operate specialized pavement preservation equipment, assist with field coordination, provide technical guidance to crew members, and help ensure quality, safety, and production standards are achieved. This position plays an important role in advancing Scottsdales long-term pavement preservation goals while helping extend pavement life and maximize public infrastructure investments. Employees in this classification exercise independent judgment when diagnosing maintenance issues and determining appropriate repair methods and operate specialized street maintenance vehicles and equipment.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $32.58/hour or $67,766.40/annually.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions
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Work Environment/Physical Demands
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Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.
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A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?
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Do you have a valid drivers license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?
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Do you have any of the following restrictions on your drivers license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.
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Do you currently have a valid class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with tank vehicle endorsement?
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Do have experience working in a municipality setting? If so, please describe your experience, including number of years. If no, please list N/A. Note: This experience must be listed in the Duties section of your application to be considered.
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Do you have four years of progressively responsible experience in liquid road, asphalt pavement maintenance, or related street operations work?
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Describe your experience operating medium or heavy equipment. What was your role and how many years of experience do you have? Please include the type(s) of equipment operated. Note: This experience must be included in the work experience section of your application to be considered.
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Do you have experience with pavement maintenance, and related infrastructure maintenance activities? If yes, please list the position(s), your duties, and duration. Please do not answer "see application" or "see resume."
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Are you proficient in using a computer for completing work orders, submitting time and Microsoft Office (excel, word, outlook)? Please describe your experience using these products.
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This position will work four 10 hour shifts, with one weekday off, each week and may be required to work overtime, on-call or weekends. Are you comfortable with this schedule?
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Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
Required Question
Employer City of Scottsdale
Address 9191 E San Salvador Dr
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258
Website http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov