Equipment Operator

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator drives, maneuvers, or controls light- to heavy-equipment used to construct and maintain roads, bridges, and right-of-way. The role supports the Maricopa County Department of Transportation’s purpose of improving community connections and making the county a better, safer, and more enjoyable place to live.

The position operates trucks and construction equipment, transports materials and equipment to job sites, performs manual labor as needed, and helps maintain equipment and support traffic control. The role requires following safety regulations and procedures and completing daily logs and reports, including entries in the Cartegraph asset management system.

The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Work may involve strenuous physical demands and exposure to extreme temperatures, wetness or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils, poor ventilation, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel. Required protective equipment includes a hard hat, gloves, eye protection, and steel-toed boots.

Requirements

• One year of experience operating trucks and equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.
• Must undergo the required pre-employment safety history investigation for positions requiring a CDL or directly impacting commercial motor vehicle safety.
• Successful candidates must undergo a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including mandatory drug and alcohol testing for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of transportation construction or roadway maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
• Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks.
• Perform manual labor assignments as needed.
• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on trucks and equipment; identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; attend safety meetings.
• Complete daily written reports and enter information into the Cartegraph asset management system.
• Perform traffic control activities as needed; report safety hazards and traffic problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exceptional work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate with a 100% employer match on Day 1.
• Eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

What This Job Offers

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