Equipment Operator I - Transportation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Department - Transportation Job Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5819 - Equipment Operator I Salary Grade: 5 Pay Range Hiring Range: $20.72 - $24.34 Per Hour Pay Range: $20.72 - $27.97 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 07/31/2026. Department of Transportation has four openings for an Equipment Operator I position. In this role, you will operate vehicles and equipment to meet rough construction specification requirements for public works construction and maintenance.

Requirements

Two years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment/vehicles, which may include street sweepers, water trucks, asphaltic materials distributors, front end loaders, graders/scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, trenchers, tractors, tractor/semi-trailer combinations and like equipment.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Some positions may require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements.
For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination.
Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing.
The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
Constantly operates and inspects mechanical equipment.
Constantly positions self to use, inspect, clean or repair tools and machinery.
Constantly observes details at close range.
Frequently required to exchange accurate information.
Frequently remains in a stationary position.
Frequently moves tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the manufacturing floor.
Frequently operates a motor vehicle safely and legally, in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
Occasionally moves tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds across the manufacturing floor.
Occasionally ascends/descends machinery and equipment to repair/service.
Must have valid driver license and clean driving record.
Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping;
Motion Activity - grasping;
Hearing Activity - in a noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms;
Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on the radio;
Vision - operate a motor vehicle, required to have CDL, operate a forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, have depth perception and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a vocational/technical program from an accredited college or technical school in heavy equipment operations may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
Experience with/knowledge of road maintenance in public works related roadways.
Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
Experience with/knowledge traffic control procedures.
Experience with/knowledge operating equipment in roadway maintenance.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of equipment to rough construction specifications used in public works construction and maintenance such as roads, parks, drainage ways, and wastewater systems;
Operates a variety of equipment such as street sweepers, water trucks, asphaltic materials distributors, front end loaders, graders, bulldozers, backhoes, boom trucks, tree spades, trenchers, tankers, semi tractors, belly dumps, scrapers, snow removal equipment, cranes, drag lines, rollers, striping equipment, pavement marking equipment and various other equipment;
Hauls materials using semi-tractors, trailers, and various trucks;
Loads, secures, and transports equipment on transport trailers;
Blade-mixes and lays bituminous road mix or asphaltic concrete;
Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing;
Participates in a variety of manual labor tasks.