Equipment Operator I - Public Works (Prescott)

Yavapai County; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County in Prescott, AZ, seeks a skilled worker to operate heavy equipment for county roads under close supervision. You will load/unload materials, perform maintenance and repair tasks, and assist in snow removal.

A CDL with tanker endorsement is required within 6 months, plus OSHA and ATSSA certifications within a year. Minimum one year in construction/maintenance is expected; strong safety awareness and ability to communicate effectively with the public and departments are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in construction/maintenance.
• Must possess Arizona Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months.
• OSHA 10, OSHA Forklift, ATSSA Flagger, ATSSA Traffic Control Tech, AZ 811 Blue Stake within 1 year.
• Knowledge of safety standards, road construction, basic traffic control, AZ 811 Blue Stake preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor vehicles requiring a CDL and assists in loading/unloading materials.
• Performs road maintenance and repair work using heavy equipment in various weather.
• Assists in snow removal operations.
• Hauls water, road materials, repair supplies and equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service

Verbal & Written Communication

Relationship Building

Organization & Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under close supervision, performs skilled and safe work of average difficulty in the operation of heavy equipment for the construction, maintenance, and repair of County-maintained roads.

• Operates motor vehicles requiring a CDL and assists in loading and unloading materials.
• Performs various manual labor and repair work under any type of weather conditions using heavy equipment, manual and/or power tools for County-maintained roads.
• Assists in snow removal operations.
• Hauls water, road maintenance materials, repair materials, and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in the construction or maintenance industry.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement and no restrictions within 6 months of employment.

Obtain the following provided trainings/certifications within 1 year of employment:

• OSHA 10 Certification
• OSHA Forklift Certification
• ATSSA Flagger Certification
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification
• AZ 811 Blue Stake

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Required safety standards expected for the operation of equipment, preferred.
• Road construction and maintenance practices, preferred.
• Basic traffic control, preferred.
• AZ 811 Blue Stake, preferred.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Customer Service
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Safely operate motor vehicles with zero accidents.
• Complete assigned tasks within the prescribed timeframe to a high degree of accuracy.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Maintain accurate daily logs.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, machinery, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 5

Classification: Classified

Safety Sensitive: Yes