Heavy Equipment Operator

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 operate County equipment and vehicles to 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 Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of experience operating trucks and equipment High school diploma or GED Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); endorsements may be required for some job assignments State and federal regulations require Maricopa County 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 Job Contributions Operate a variety of medium to large-sized construction and maintenance equipment/vehicles in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures Plan and prioritize work tasks; read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications Perform heavy manual labor assignments as needed and assist work crews as required Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; attend safety meetings and other required meetings and mandatory training Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks Other job duties as assigned Working Conditions Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel 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 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.

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