Heavy Equipment Operator

About The Position

Your future begins here! Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County. Under general supervision, operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain, and repair City streets, grounds, and facilities and solid waste operations for the Public Works Department. As the Heavy Equipment Operator, you will:

• Construct, maintain, and repair City streets, storm drains and catch basins.
• Fabricate, install, maintain, and replace sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and related fixtures using heavy equipment and materials.
• Operate graders, backhoes, dump trucks, bobcats, crack/chip sealers, concrete finishers, asphalt cutters, and other heavy equipment as required.
• Operate front-end loader, side loader and/or rear loader solid waste trucks for trash and recycling collection programs.
• Grade alleys and unpaved streets in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Assist street crews to repair (seal cracks/chips and apply asphalt/gravel) and maintain City streets.
• Dig trenches using a backhoe for water/sewer line installation/repair and hydrant installation.
• Operate a loader to move sand/dirt as required.
• Operate heavy equipment to facilitate building construction, maintenance, repair, and/or demolition tasks.
• Advise Supervisor of construction, maintenance, and/or repair issues and recommends solutions.
• Establish traffic control safety procedures at work sites.
• Perform operator-level inspection, servicing, fueling, and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Report equipment/vehicle malfunctions to Mechanic or performs minor repairs/adjustments.
• Operate welding machines/equipment (acetylene and oxygen) to complete assigned projects.
• Respond to requests from City departments for assistance as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

Will possess knowledge of:

• Construction standards, codes, specifications, and procedures applicable to public works projects.
• Street construction, maintenance, repair, and surfacing.
• Operation of heavy equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Service, maintenance, and repair of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures.

Will possess the ability to:

• Operate heavy equipment in constricted, difficult, or limited situations.
• Perform manual labor tasks which may include heavy lifting.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Follow established safety procedures in the performance of duties.
• Perform operator-level servicing and maintenance of assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND
• Two (2) years full-time journey-level work operating medium/heavy construction equipment.

Special requirements:

• Residency in the United States within 25 miles of San Luis and within the US

Licenses And Certificates: All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• A valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License (A or B) at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Desired/Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• San Luis residency.

Supplemental Information

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements. Vision is required to perform and monitor essential functions, and to complete data entry. There is need to stand, stoop, walk, and lift heavy objects during the course of the workday. Requires the use of a vehicle on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely.

The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development - Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements. OPEN UNTIL FILLED Applications will be reviewed 10 days after the posting date, and interviews will be conducted if a pool of qualified applicants is determined. Interested incumbents are encouraged to apply promptly. Candidates with the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.

Application Process: To be considered, online applications MUST include all required documents listed under the Minimum Requirements section of the Job Posting. All documents should be uploaded as attachments.

Please note:

• The online application must be completed in full.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.