Equipment Operation Specialist

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

2d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This classification may include any of the listed duties, knowledge, skills, or other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on department needs. Operates heavy equipment required to perform a variety of construction tasks and transports equipment to job sites. Maintains a variety of heavy equipment by inspecting equipment, performing preventive maintenance of equipment, cleaning equipment components, and reporting necessary repairs. Performs concrete work, weed removal, and asphalt maintenance. Investigates and resolves customer complaints, identifies, locates and requests necessary materials and completes logs and reports. Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change. This position is a primary driver and will be expected to operate city vehicles and heavy equipment. Must have open availability. Must be able to work in various working/climate conditions. Indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience
• A valid and unrestricted CDL - Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker Endorsement is required within 90 days of hire
• Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• At least two (2) years of driving experience
• No DUI in the past two (2) years

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as back/track hoe excavators, graders, and loaders.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment required to perform a variety of construction tasks and transports equipment to job sites.
• Maintains a variety of heavy equipment by inspecting equipment, performing preventive maintenance of equipment, cleaning equipment components, and reporting necessary repairs.
• Performs concrete work, weed removal, and asphalt maintenance.
• Investigates and resolves customer complaints, identifies, locates and requests necessary materials and completes logs and reports.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage
• pension plan
• optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings
• 38 paid days off in the first year of employment
• twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• paid tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment
• off- and on-the-job training
• opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED