Heavy Equipment Operator Senior

Maricopa County • Surprise, AZ

21h • $26 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Heavy Equipment Operator Senior, you will develop our up-and-coming Operators! In this role, you will assist employees in developing the necessary skills needed to safely operate heavy equipment and commercial motor vehicles for construction activities and road maintenance. If you value providing quick and efficient public services, apply to be our Heavy Equipment Operator Senior today!

Requirements

• Five years of work experience operating trucks and heavy equipment
• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement
• State and federal regulations require Maricopa County to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for all positions that require an applicant to possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Maricopa County is also required to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for positions that directly impact commercial motor vehicle safety, but may not specifically require a valid CDL

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagger Instructor or Traffic Control Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Train others in both a classroom setting and a field environment on policies, as well as safe, effective, and efficient operations of various equipment and trucks
• Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment/vehicles, including motor grader, articulated front-end loader, backhoe, water truck, dump truck, belly dump truck, and other equipment
• Pre-check, train, clean, and perform routine maintenance work on equipment; identify and report mechanical problems that require extensive repair
• Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; attend safety meetings
• Enter training information and data into Learning Management and Asset Management software
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule training for all assigned equipment and vehicles
• Report safety hazards and traffic problems to Roadway Leadership
• Perform tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies
• Other job duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• 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 that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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