Heavy Equipment Operator Senior - 148223-1

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 • Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave • Extensive wellness program, including an incentive • Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 • Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require • Five years of work experience operating trucks and heavy equipment • High school diploma or GED • Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement • 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 • Experience as an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagger Instructor or Traffic Control Supervisor Job Contributions • Train others in both a classroom setting and a field environment on policies, as well as safe, effective, and efficient operations of various equipment and trucks • Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment/vehicles, including motor grader, articulated front-end loader, backhoe, water truck, dump truck, belly dump truck, and other equipment • Pre-check, train, clean, and perform routine maintenance work on equipment; identify and report mechanical problems that require extensive repair • Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; attend safety meetings • Enter training information and data into Learning Management and Asset Management software • Plan, coordinate, and schedule training for all assigned equipment and vehicles • Report safety hazards and traffic problems to Roadway Leadership • Perform tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies • Other job duties as assigned Working Conditions • This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked • 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, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware Various types and sizes of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles, Microsoft Office Suite, and Cartegraph. Protective Equipment Required Hard hat, vest, eye protection, and safety-toe boots. 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 Selection Procedure • 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. JR24979