Maricopa County is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator Senior in Phoenix

Posting Date

01/08/25

Application Deadline

01/13/25

Pay Range

$25.00 - $37.00 hourly

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

As a Heavy Equipment Operator Senior, you will develop our up-and-coming operators!

In this role, you will assist employees with developing the necessary skills to safely operate heavy equipment to perform construction activities and road maintenance. If you value providing quick and efficient public services, apply to be our Heavy Equipment Operator Senior today!

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 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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

We Require

• High school diploma or GED

• Five years of work experience operating trucks and heavy equipment

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker endorsement issued by the state of Arizona

We Also Value

• Experience as an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagger Instructor or Traffic Control Supervisor

Job Contributions

• Train others in both a classroom setting and field environment on policies as well as safe, effective, and efficient operations of various equipment and trucks

• Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment/vehicles, including motor grader, articulated front-end loader, backhoe, water truck, dump truck, belly dump truck, and other equipment

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule training for all assigned equipment and vehicles

• Pre-check, train, clean, and perform routine maintenance work on equipment; identify and report mechanical problems that require extensive repair

• Enter training information and data into Learning Management and Asset Management software

• Report safety hazards and traffic problems to Roadway leadership

• Perform tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies

• Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; attend safety meetings

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

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

• Work in both office and field settings, where the employee may encounter loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electrical hazards, moving machinery, and varying weather conditions. Exposure to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation is possible. The position requires the ability to work in all weather, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain. Manual dexterity is essential for operating heavy machinery such as graders, loaders, compactors, other road maintenance equipment, and standard office tools. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing, bending, and lifting/carrying/pushing up to 80 pounds, with or without the assistance of a device. Applicants must also be able to speak and train large groups, handle a high workload, and work efficiently under pressure with frequent interruptions

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• Motor grader, articulated front-end loader, backhoe, water truck, dump truck, belly dump truck, and other equipment

Protective Equipment Required

• Hard hat, safety goggles/glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility vest, boots, gloves, etc.

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

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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