Heavy Equipment Operator or Trainee

Is It Time for a Change? Are you tired of being overworked and under-appreciated in your current role? Pinal County is paving the way with improved employee experiences, benefits, and a culture that values its people. It might be time for a change of scenery where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who will invest in you. Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years and retirement plans with a lifetime guarantee? Check out all of our benefit offerings: An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance. Paid Vacation And Sick Leave 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Comprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite Vaccination Clinics Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit. Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost Dental and Vision Plans Tuition Reimbursement Program Alternative Work Schedules Telehealth Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options Civil Service Leave VanPool Options Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you: All offers will be made at the starting salaries. Any offer above the starting salary up to the first quartile requires additional approval. This position will be located at the Public Works Yard THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR BOTH HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. JOB SUMMARY - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE PAY GRADE 05 STARTING SALARY: $34,500.00 Perform entry-level work in the operation of specialized trucks and motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions in the Public Works Department (PWD) and operate tools and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures under close supervision. This is a trainee position that can transfer into our Heavy Equipment Operator Series. Non-Competitive appointment into the Heavy Equipment Operator is contingent on successful completion of the certifications and training specified in this classification. JOB SUMMARY - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PAY GRADE 07 STARTING SALARY $39,411.00 Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of specialized trucks and motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions in the Public Works Department (PWD) and operate tools and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures under basic supervision. Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE: Operate a variety of specialized equipment to maintain Pinal County roads, roadways, drainage systems and infrastructure, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Operate PWD vehicles and motorized equipment, including light trucks, water trucks, mowers, loaders, and back hoes. Perform manual labor tasks, repair pot holes, clear debris from culverts and roadway, and move and set barricades. Work on assigned projects and make appropriate decisions based on work experience. Maintain required daily logs, reports, and maintenance records. Clean and perform routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment, identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair, and notify supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority. Follow all safety rules and regulations, utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed, and report safety hazards, equipment problems, and emergency situations. Perform tasks in the interest of public safety during emergencies, perform traffic control activities as needed, report safety hazards and traffic problems, and cross-train in PWD work methods and safety procedures. Clean up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures. Closely follow written and verbal instructions. To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation. Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Operate a variety of specialized and heavy equipment to maintain Pinal County roads, roadways, drainage systems, and infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Work independently to operate PWD vehicles and motorized equipment, including light trucks, water trucks, mowers, loaders, back hoe, grader, dozer, end dump, and belly dump, for its intended purpose. Repair roads, spread asphalt, seal cracks, and repair holes, maintain roads and infrastructure; haul materials, transport vehicles and equipment to job sites, grade, water, and roll unpaved roads, sweep and clean roads, and maintain bridges, drains, and culverts. Control ongoing work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed. Maintain roads and infrastructure as directed, haul materials, and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites, grade, water, and roll unpaved roads, sweep and clean roads, and maintain bridges, drains, and culverts. Perform manual labor tasks, repair pot holes, clear debris from culverts and roadway, and move and set barricades. Work on assigned projects and make appropriate decisions based on work experience. Clean and perform routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment, identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair, and notify supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority. Follow all safety rules and regulations and utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed and report safety hazards, equipment problems, and emergency situations. Perform tasks in the interest of public safety during emergencies, perform traffic control activities as needed, report safety hazards and traffic problems, and cross-train in PWD work methods and safety procedures. Clean up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures. Closely follow written and verbal instructions. To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation. Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. One (1) year of construction, maintenance, or related equipment experience. Valid Driver's License with an Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. Must obtain Class A Arizona State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) "standard transmission" with tanker endorsements within first 5 months of employment, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Or an equivalent combination of training, education or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and related equipment OR one (1) year of experience as a Pinal County Operator (Trainee). Must obtain Class A Arizona State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) "standard transmission" with tanker endorsements within first 5 months of employment, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Or an equivalent combination of training, education or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Preferred Qualifications: OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification. First Aid / CPR / AED training upon hire . click apply for full job details