Heavy Equipment Operator

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

43d • $24 - $36

About The Position

Bring your skills and experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator to Maricopa County! In this role, you will work with a team dedicated to ensuring public services are provided promptly and efficiently. You will operate County equipment and vehicles to help construct and maintain roads, properties, and other related structures.
About Us We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Requirements

• Three years of 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

• Five years of experience operating trucks and heavy equipment

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of medium to large-sized construction and maintenance equipment/vehicles, including a motor grader, excavator, front-end loader, dump truck, and water truck, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures
• Plan and prioritize work tasks; read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications
• Perform heavy manual labor assignments as needed and assist work crews as required
• Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; attend safety meetings and other required meetings and mandatory training
• Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks
• Other job duties as assigned

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• 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 a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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