Equipment Operator

Job Posting

Employer: Yuma, County of (AZ)

Location: Yuma County, AZ

Salary: $13.14 Hourly

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Public Works

Closing Date: Continuous

Nature of Work: Under close supervision, performs skilled work of routine difficulty in the operation of heavy trucks and equipment; work is subject to exposure to varying weather conditions, and exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials; also involves lifting of 50-100 pounds; this position has department specific responsibility.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Operates a variety of heavy trucks and equipment; performs manual labor assignments; inspects, maintains, and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and heavy equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems; controls traffic in work zones; completes required daily logs and prepares reports; performs other duties as assigned; regular and reliable attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years of construction, maintenance, and heavy equipment experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must have an Arizona Commercial Drivers License.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Yuma County policies and procedures; road construction, maintenance, and repair methods and materials; traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in heavy truck and equipment operation; occupational hazards, OSHA regulations and other safety requirements and practices including first aid and CPR; traffic signing for road construction/maintenance and flagging procedures; dust control products, and asphalt materials and application methods; soil classifications and compaction. Skill in: Performing pre- and post-operational equipment checks, and identifying mechanical problems; operating various types of truck and equipment safely and efficiently; servicing and maintaining equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures; maintaining traffic control for a work zone; establishing effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; following written and verbal instructions.