Equipment Operator I - Public Works (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government • Prescott, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs skilled and safe work of average difficulty in the operation of heavy equipment for the construction, maintenance, and repair of County-maintained roads. This role involves operating motor vehicles requiring a CDL, assisting in loading and unloading materials, and performing various manual labor and repair work under any type of weather conditions using heavy equipment, manual and/or power tools. The position also assists in snow removal operations and hauls water, road maintenance materials, repair materials, and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in the construction or maintenance industry.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement and no restrictions within 6 months of employment.
• Obtain the following provided trainings/certifications within 1 year of employment: OSHA 10 Certification, OSHA Forklift Certification, ATSSA Flagger Certification, ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification, AZ 811 Blue Stake.
• Knowledge of required safety standards expected for the operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of basic traffic control.
• Knowledge of AZ 811 Blue Stake.
• Knowledge of Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in customer service.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles with zero accidents.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the prescribed timeframe to a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Ability to maintain accurate daily logs.
• Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and telephonically.
• Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor vehicles requiring a CDL and assists in loading and unloading materials.
• Performs various manual labor and repair work under any type of weather conditions using heavy equipment, manual and/or power tools for County-maintained roads.
• Assists in snow removal operations.
• Hauls water, road maintenance materials, repair materials, and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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