Equipment Operator II

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

Job summary

Town of Marana is seeking an Equipment Operator II to work in the Streets Division of the Public Works Department in Tucson, AZ. The role involves safe operation of heavy equipment, assisting with construction tasks, and potential on-call duties.

The position is full-time with rotating shifts and a competitive benefits package. Candidates must have a high school diploma, 5+ years of road maintenance experience, and a valid Arizona CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Over five years' experience in road maintenance or related field operating heavy equipment.
• Must possess an Arizona (Class A) Commercial Driver License w/Tanker Endorsement.
• Subject to random DOT testing.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned staff; provides training to other team members; serves internal and external customers.
• Operates heavy equipment and trucks; performs routine maintenance and dirt work repairs with safety compliance.
• Reads specs and coordinates with trades to meet town requirements; applies knowledge of equipment operation and safety protocols.
• Tracks work orders and materials using asset management software.
• Performs Blue Stake calls and documentation.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Arizona CDL Class A with Tanker Endorsement

Tools

Valid Arizona Driver License

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

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

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.

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.