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Heavy Equipment Operator

Maricopa County, AZ
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

Posting Date

01 / 23 / 25

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

22.75 - $35.00 hourly

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

Flood Control District

About the Position

Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs skilled work of moderate difficulty in the operation of Flood Control District (FCD) heavy equipment to maintain and repair earthen dams, earthen and concrete levees, basins, floodways, channels, and access roads.

About Us

Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

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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 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Three years of work experience operating trucks and heavy equipment
  • Valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement issued by the State of Arizona
  • 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 must also conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for positions that directly impact commercial motor vehicle safety but which may not specifically require a valid CDL
  • A post-offer drug screen is required for this position
  • We Also Value

  • Experience with safe and efficient operation and maintenance of heavy construction and maintenance equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures
  • Experience with flood control structures, road construction, maintenance, and repair methods and materials and techniques of dust and noise control
  • Experience with any of the following equipment : Scraper, 8,000-gallon Water Wagon, D-6 and above Dozers, and mid-to large-size Excavators
  • Knowledge of dust abatement techniques to comply with Maricopa County Air Quality Department's Rule 310
  • Job Contributions

  • Operate a variety of medium to heavy-sized construction and maintenance equipment / vehicles in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures to perform duties on maintenance projects to construct, repair, and maintain roads on FCD projects and properties
  • Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks and transporters
  • Pre-check, clean, and perform routine maintenance work on heavy equipment; identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair. Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; attend safety meetings
  • Operate equipment and train personnel in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of heavy construction and maintenance equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures
  • Perform traffic control activities as needed and other duties as assigned
  • Working Conditions

  • Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly
  • Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness / humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
  • Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
  • The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions : Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
  • Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

  • This position generally conducts business out in the field utilizing various equipment and hand tools for numerous types of construction and maintenance duties, including shovels, rakes, pickaxes, brooms, and varying-sized electric and hand tools. Familiarization with four-wheel drive capabilities and self-recovery winching techniques will be needed from time to time
  • Protective Equipment Required

  • Fieldwork will often be conducted in remote locations under potentially extreme weather environments. Attire for the position will be provided and maintained by Maricopa County and has the potential for General Construction and / or Field Inspection PPE required to perform duties daily. This includes but is not limited to safety-toe footwear, hard hats, high visibility vests, eye protection, and durable pants such as jeans
  • 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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