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About the Position

Are you someone who takes pride in their work?Now is your chance to join Maricopa County as an Equipment Operator! The Equipment Operator drives, maneuvers, or controls light to heavy equipment used to construct and maintain roads, bridges, and right-of-way. Our purpose is to make a difference in the community to make Maricopa County a better, safer, and more enjoyable place to live.

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

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• 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

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

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We Require

• High school diploma or GED

• One year of experience operating trucks and equipment

• Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• 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

We Also Value

• Two or more years of transportation construction or roadway maintenance experience

Job Contributions

• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures

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

• Perform manual labor assignments as needed

• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair

• Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; attend safety meetings

• Perform traffic control activities as needed; report safety hazards and traffic problems

• Complete daily written reports and enter information into the Cartegraph asset management system

Working Conditions

• Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or up to 20 - 50 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

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

• Commercial motor vehicles, various construction equipment, and hand tools

Protective Equipment Required

• Hardhat, gloves, eye protection, steel-toed boots

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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