Equipment Operator I - Public Works (Prescott)
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. 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.
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 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, preferred.
- Road construction and maintenance practices, preferred.
- Basic traffic control, preferred.
- AZ 811 Blue Stake, preferred.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Current Microsoft Office software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
- 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.
- Safely operate motor vehicles with zero accidents.
- Complete assigned tasks within the prescribed timeframe to a high degree of accuracy.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Maintain accurate daily logs.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
