Equipment Operator II - Transportation
About The Position
Leads and participates in operating vehicles and equipment to meet the finish construction specification requirements for public works construction and maintenance. CDL Required Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. Operates a variety of equipment to meet finish construction specifications in public works construction and maintenance such as roads, parks, drainage ways, and wastewater systems; Leads and trains laborers, equipment operators, and other personnel in equipment operations and in the successful completion of work; Operates backhoe to excavate around high-pressure gas lines, electrical conduits, and water mains to access sewer lines; Operates grader to finish grades and base courses of roadways, checking and setting grade stakes for grading and leveling; Finish-grades roadways and drainage ways; Blade-mixes and lays bituminous road mix or asphaltic concrete; Loads, secures, and transports equipment on transport trailers; Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing; Participates in a variety of manual labor tasks; May perform any of the duties required of the Equipment Operator I.
Requirements
- Four years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment/vehicles, which may include street sweepers, water trucks, asphaltic materials distributers, front end loaders, graders/scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, trenchers, tractors, tractor/semi-trailer combinations and like equipment. (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.)
- One years of experience as an Equipment Operator I with Pima County.
- Valid driver's license is required at the time of application.
- Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment.
- This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.
- A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a lead and/or training position, leading and training other personnel in the use of operating equipment within the public works setting.
- CDL Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsement.
- Experience in the operations of various heavy equipment use in roadway maintenance and repairs with an emphasis in road grading and shoulder repair operations.
- Experience with following written and verbal instructions.
Responsibilities
- Operates a variety of equipment to meet finish construction specifications in public works construction and maintenance such as roads, parks, drainage ways, and wastewater systems
- Leads and trains laborers, equipment operators, and other personnel in equipment operations and in the successful completion of work
- Operates backhoe to excavate around high-pressure gas lines, electrical conduits, and water mains to access sewer lines
- Operates grader to finish grades and base courses of roadways, checking and setting grade stakes for grading and leveling
- Finish-grades roadways and drainage ways
- Blade-mixes and lays bituminous road mix or asphaltic concrete
- Loads, secures, and transports equipment on transport trailers
- Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing
- Participates in a variety of manual labor tasks
- May perform any of the duties required of the Equipment Operator I
Benefits
- Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
- Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
- Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
