Posting Date

06 / 25 / 24

Application Deadline

07 / 02 / 24

Pay Range

$21.50 - $35.00 per hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

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 be operating County equipment and vehicles that will 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.

Proud to Offer

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

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Employee discounts for goods and services

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

Three years of experience operating heavy equipment and trucks

High School Diploma or GED

A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a medical card issued by the state of Arizona

Specific technical training, certifications, or license endorsements may be required for some job assignments

Maricopa County is required by state and federal regulations 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

We Also Value

We are seeking a skilled, reliable, and efficient Heavy Equipment Operator. In this position, you will be responsible for operating : Motor Grader;

Backhoe; Frontend Loader; and other various types of equipment

Job Contributions

Operate a variety of medium to large-sized construction and maintenance equipment / vehicles in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures

Build up and repair dirt roads and shoulders and plating

Performs heavy manual labor assignments as needed and assists crews as required

Performs pre / post-trip cleans, services, and minor maintenance repairs on equipment / vehicles

Identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair

Complete daily job logs and prepare reports; enter information in the asset management system (Cartegraph). Attend safety meetings and other required meetings and mandatory training

Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks and transporters

Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

CDL Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will be extended exclusively to candidates who submit their applications through our online platform

Candidates will primarily be contacted via email and their Workday online application profile

Successful candidates must undergo a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation, as required by statute or policy.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Motor Grader, Backhoe, Frontend Loader, and other various types of equipment

Protective Equipment Required

All required PPE will be provided upon hiring

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Last updated : 2024-06-26