JOB
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 that 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
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We Require
Three years of experience operating heavy equipment and trucks
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a medical card issued by the State of Arizona
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
Experience operating motor graders, backhoes, frontend loaders, 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
Perform heavy manual labor assignments as needed and assist crews as required
Perform 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 prepares reports; enter information in the asset management system (Cartegraph). Attend safety meetings and other required meetings and mandatory training
Hauls 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
Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
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, dusts, poor, ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
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. This process includes mandatory drug and alcohol testing for positions designated as safety-sensitive
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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