Equipment Operator I

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. Â The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together.  Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.The Town of Marana is seeking an Equipment Operator I to work in the Public Works Department.  This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on the Town's infrastructure.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package

https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation

Normal Business Hours: 6:00 - 4:30 4 days a week with mandatory rotating on-call

Location:Â 5100 W Ina Road, Tucson AZ 85743

Expected Hiring Range:Â $20.65/hr. - $25.30/hr.

Salary Range:Â $20.65/hr. - 29.94/hr.Â

• Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget
• Performs general street maintenance which includes grading of roadways, grading of shoulders, culvert repair and maintenance, street sweeping, drainage channel maintenance, bridge de-icing, and mowing
• May perform general street maintenance which includes removing and replacing concrete and/ or asphalt, patching potholes, and sealing cracks. (Note: This occurs when assisting asphalt and concrete crews)
• Operates a variety of trucks and heavy equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures: belly dump, flatbed trailer, 10 wheel dump truck, kick broom, grader, loader, backhoe, gannon box, steel roller, rubber roller, etc.
• Inspects and maintains equipment, blue staking, inventory, and processes work orders in Cartegraph
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment
• Completes required daily logs and enters reports
• Identifies and reports mechanical problems
• Tracks and manages materials and supplies
• Required on-call rotation
• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Over three years experience in road maintenance, construction, or related field operating heavy equipment
• Must possess an Arizona (Class A) Commercial Driver License (CDL) w/Tanker Endorsement or must obtain within 6 months of employment
• Subject to random testing per DOT (FMSCA) requirements
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, a 50-pound lift test, and audiogram
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Equipment transport - transport, haul and/or drive equipmentÂ
• Surveying experience - shoot grade
• Computer base work-order experience
  
  

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system

REVIEW PROCESSÂ

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements.  A first review date of applications will be conducted on 01/24/2025.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

 11555 West Civic Center Drive  Marana, AZ 85653

 www.maranaaz.govÂ

 ph (520) 382-1900  /  fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Corinda Gamboa / 520.382.1934 / cgamboa@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.