Equipment Operator II

Town of Marana; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Marana is seeking an Equipment Operator II to work in the Streets Division of the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will operate heavy construction equipment and assist in manual and technical aspects of construction, maintenance, and repair activities. You may be subject to emergency call-out.

This is a full-time position located at 5100 W Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85743. Hours vary by season with on-call duties; hiring range and benefits are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Over five years' experience in road maintenance, construction, or a related field operating heavy equipment.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must possess an Arizona (Class A) Commercial Driver License (CDL) w/Tanker Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned staff; provides training to other team members; provides service to internal and external customers.
• Performs routine skilled maintenance tasks and dirt work repairs; operates a variety of trucks, hand and power tools, and other equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Reads and follows specifications and coordinates with other trades to meet town requirements; possesses advanced knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, safety protocols, and installation of temporary steel plates.
• Utilizes asset management software to track and manage work orders, work workflow, materials, and supplies.
• Call, clear and document Blue Stake.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Asset management software

DOT regulations knowledge

Job description

Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking a Equipment Operator II to work in the Streets Division of the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation and care of moderately complex heavy construction equipment. When not operating equipment, the expectation will be to take the initiative in assisting in the manual and technical aspects of the construction, maintenance, and repair activities. You may be subject to emergency call-out. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on the Town's infrastructure.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefitspage.

Hours of operation: June 1 – October 1 - 5:00 am – 3:30 pm

October 2 – May 31 - 6:00 am – 4:30 pm

Mandatory rotating on-call.

Location: 5100 W Ina Road, Tucson AZ 85743

Expected Hiring Range: $23.42 - $28.69 / hourly

Salary Range: $23.42 - $33.96 / hourly

Examples of Duties

• Leads assigned staff; provides training to other team members; provides service to internal and external customers.
• Performs routine skilled maintenance tasks and dirt work repairs; operates a variety of trucks, hand and power tools, and other equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Reads and follows specifications and coordinates with other trades to meet town requirements; possesses advanced knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, safety protocols, and installation of temporary steel plates.
• Utilizes asset management software to track and manage work orders, work workflow, materials, and supplies.
• Call, clear and document Blue Stake.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Over five years' experience in road maintenance, construction, or a related field operating heavy equipment.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must possess an Arizona (Class A) Commercial Driver License (CDL) w/Tanker Endorsement.
• Subject to random testing per DOT (FMSCA) requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete a pre-employment physical including an audiogram and pass a 50-pound lift test.
• Must complete both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Equipment transport - transport, haul and/or drive equipment.
• Vac Truck experience - storm drainage system cleaning.
• Surveying experience - shoot grade.
• Computer-based work-order experience.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

ph [phone] / fx [phone]

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.

The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information:

https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation