These multiple positions are in the Transportation Department with a working schedule of Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (4 day - 10hr shifts).

Salary Grade: 36

Are you passionate about operating heavy equipment and ensuring the smooth operation of transportation infrastructure? Look no further than the Pima County Transportation Department! We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Equipment Operator I to join our team and contribute to the efficient functioning of our county's transportation systems. This position offers you the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our County roadways.

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Operates a variety of equipment to rough construction specifications used in public works construction and maintenance such as roads, parks, drainage ways and wastewater systems;

Operates a variety of equipment such as street sweepers, water trucks, asphaltic materials distributors, front end loaders, graders, bulldozers, backhoes, boom trucks, tree spades, trenchers, tankers, semi-tractors, belly dumps, scrapers, snow removal equipment, cranes, drag lines, rollers, striping equipment, pavement marking equipment and various other equipment;

Hauls materials using semi-tractors, trailers, transports and various trucks;

Loads, secures and transports equipment on transport trailers;

Blade-mixes and lays bituminous road mix or asphaltic concrete;

Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing;

Participates in a variety of manual labor tasks;

May lead work units, in absence of designated lead.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• traffic laws, local, state and federal rules and regulations as applied to vehicle and equipment operation;
• procedures for maintaining public works projects such as roads, parks, drainage ways and wastewater systems;
• public works construction methods, materials and practices;
• occupational hazards and accepted industry-wide safety standards.

• safe and efficient operation, service and maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
• operating equipment to meet rough construction specifications;
• interpreting and applying required standards and specifications to work situations;
• communicating effectively and following written and verbal instructions.

Two years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment/vehicles, which may include street sweepers, water trucks, asphaltic materials distributors, front end loaders, graders/scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, trenchers, tractors, tractor/semi-trailer combinations and like equipment.

(Completion of a vocational/technical program from an accredited college or technical school in heavy equipment operations may be substituted for six months of the required experience.)

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  Valid CDL Class B driver's license.
• Tanker endorsement.
• Knowledge of/experience in asphalt and emulsions.
• Knowledge of/experience in OSHA safety procedures and personal protective equipment.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required. For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Item: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions may require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, or cold; safely wear required clothing and equipment; work with or in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.