Heavy Equipment Operator

Posting Date

06/25/24

Application Deadline

07/02/24

Pay Range

$21.50 - $35.00 per hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

Bring your skills and experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator to Maricopa County! In this role, you will work with a team dedicated to ensuring public services are provided promptly and efficiently. You will be operating County equipment and vehicles that will help construct and maintain roads, properties, and other related structures.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of experience operating heavy equipment and trucks

• High School Diploma or GED

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a medical card issued by the state of Arizona

• Specific technical training, certifications, or license endorsements may be required for some job assignments

• Maricopa County is required by state and federal regulations to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for all positions that require an applicant to possess a commercial driver's license (CDL). Maricopa County is also required to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for positions that directly impact commercial motor vehicle safety but may not specifically require a valid CDL

We Also Value

• We are seeking a skilled, reliable, and efficient Heavy Equipment Operator. In this position, you will be responsible for operating: Motor Grader; Backhoe; Frontend Loader; and other various types of equipment

Job Contributions

• Operate a variety of medium to large-sized construction and maintenance equipment/vehicles in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures

• Build up and repair dirt roads and shoulders and plating

• Performs heavy manual labor assignments as needed and assists crews as required

• Performs pre/post-trip cleans, services, and minor maintenance repairs on equipment/vehicles

• Identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair

• Complete daily job logs and prepare reports; enter information in the asset management system (Cartegraph). Attend safety meetings and other required meetings and mandatory training

• Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks and transporters

• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree

• Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

CDL Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will be extended exclusively to candidates who submit their applications through our online platform

• Candidates will primarily be contacted via email and their Workday online application profile

• Successful candidates must undergo a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation, as required by statute or policy. This process includes mandatory drug and alcohol testing for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• Motor Grader, Backhoe, Frontend Loader, and other various types of equipment

Protective Equipment Required

• All required PPE will be provided upon hiring

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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