Entry Level City Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $53,456.83 - $72,855.12 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17427
Department: (H900) Citywide
Opening Date: 06/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties
There are currently multiple vacancies for Field Worker I in the Energy Resources, Transportation, and Water Resources Departments (Water Collection and Water Distribution Assignments); however, this recruitment will also be used to create a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies in all departments and assignments.
The Energy Resources, Transportation, and Water Resources Departments are excited to offer a hiring bonus for individuals newly hired as a Field Worker I. New Field Workers may be eligible for a $2,500 incentive at the conclusion of Initial City Probation. To receive the bonus, a Field Worker I must work as a Field Worker for one year in the original hire assignment and receive a successful performance evaluation.
First review of applications will be Monday, July 6, 2026, and weekly thereafter until all vacancies are filled.
A Field Worker I learns to perform and performs the full scope of duties of a Field Worker II through on-the-job training involving a variety of general manual labor and equipment-assisted construction and maintenance tasks. Field Worker I's assist Field Worker II's and Equipment Operators in one of the following based on area of assignment: the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's gas utility distribution systems; maintenance and repair of City streets, storm drainage systems, parkways, and rights-of-way; or the construction, maintenance, and repairs of the City's water and wastewater utility systems. Work is primarily associated with the repair and preventive maintenance in one of the areas noted above.
Incumbents learn to operate basic construction equipment with limited complexity and may also operate motor vehicles. Equipment and vehicles will vary by assignment and include, but are not limited to, a dump truck, asphalt roller, frontend loader, boring equipment, combination vactor/jetter truck, crane truck, backhoe, and pick-up truck under constant supervision. Employees in this class learn to operate hand-held power equipment such as jackhammers, tampers, blowers, mechanical and hydraulic saws, etc. Work is often performed under adverse weather conditions and may entail working in close proximity to heavy traffic.
The work performed by a Field Worker I is physically demanding, and employees must be capable of frequent lifting and carrying of heavy equipment and materials (50 pounds or more) involving considerable bending, stooping, and climbing associated with construction and maintenance work. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. This class is subject to frequent emergency call-out and incumbents must be willing to work scheduled stand-by and overtime on nights, weekends, and/or holidays as required. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
The Field Worker I class is distinguished from the Field Worker II class in that the former is an entry-level classification that works under close supervision with on-the-job training. Supervision is received from a crew leader, foreman, or supervisor who reviews work through on-site observation of work in progress and completed projects. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. One year of experience involving outdoor exposure and physical exertion and/or one year of experience operating construction equipment or heavy trucks or other related equipment.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) by hire or promotion date with no airbrake restriction, tanker endorsement for Transportation Assignment and Water Resources Assignment. CLP holders must successfully complete the City's Entry Level Driver (ELD) training program, the Third Party Examiner (TPE) administered skills (driving) test, and obtain a valid Arizona Class A CDL within 150 days of hire or promotion date.
Energy Resources Assignment: Must be able to obtain through the City of Mesa an Operator Qualification in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 192 within one year of hire date.
Water Resources Assignments: Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with CFR 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Wastewater Collection Assignment: Must obtain a Grade I (or higher) Wastewater Collection Operator certification from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within one year of hire or promotion date. Water Distribution Assignment: Must obtain a Grade I (or higher) Water Distribution Operator certification from ADEQ within one year of hire or promotion date.
Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382.
Energy Resources Assignment: This class is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 199 for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) AND Part 382 for the FMCSA.
Link to Job Description
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Which vacancies would you like to be considered for? Please check all that apply.

• The current vacancies in Transportation
• The current vacancies in Energy Resources
• The current vacancies in Water Resources (Wastewater Collection)
• The current vacancies in Water Resources (Water Distribution)

02
Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? You MUST include and detail your education information on your application to receive credit.

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of full-time work experience do you have involving outdoor exposure and physical exertion?

• None
• Some but less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

04
Please describe the full-time work experience you have involving outdoor exposure and physical exertion below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. **To receive this credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete/blank applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered.**
05
How many years of full-time work experience do you have operating construction equipment, heavy trucks, or other related equipment?

• None
• Some but less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

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Please describe your experience operating construction equipment, heavy trucks, or other related equipment below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. **To receive this credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete/blank applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered.**
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Do you have OR are you able to obtain an Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with no airbrake restriction by hire or promotion date (for Energy Resources Assignment)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have OR are you able to obtain an Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with no airbrake restriction and tanker endorsement by hire or promotion date (for Transportation and Water Resources Assignments)?

• Yes
• No

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