Equipment Operator III

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Equipment Operator III, where you will operate and maintain complex heavy construction equipment. This role demands a high level of skill and initiative, ensuring safety and efficiency in various conditions. You'll be responsible for the operation of specialized machinery like asphalt distributors and motor graders, while also guiding a small team. If you have a passion for heavy equipment and a commitment to safety, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure projects in your community.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience operating heavy street maintenance or construction equipment.
• Valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist in supervising a small crew based on assignments.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Procedures Compliance

Supervisory Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Asphalt Distributor Truck

Motor Grader

Hydraulic Crane

Skid Steer

Vactor Truck

Job description

An Equipment Operator III is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and care of the most complex heavy construction equipment. Work requires significant skill in order to manipulate equipment. Allocation to this class establishes the most complex highly skilled equipment operation as the primary function of the position. Duties will require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of the most complex heavy construction equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements. Employees work under the hazardous conditions associated with utilities, moving traffic, and adverse weather conditions; and have responsibility for the safety of coworkers while equipment operation is being performed. Employees in this class are required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. This class is subject to frequent emergency call-out and incumbents must be willing to work scheduled stand-by and over-time on nights, weekends, and holidays as required. This class performs related duties as required.

Transportation Assignment:An Equipment Operator III assigned to Transportation is responsible for safe, economical, and efficient operation of all of the most complex equipment such as the asphalt distributor truck and motor grader (fine grading) on a consistent and regular basis, in addition to the operation of all related equipment noted in the Equipment Operator I and II classifications as required. An Equipment Operator III assists in the supervision of a small crew or gives direction to subordinates or contract personnel based on assignment.

The Equipment Operator III is the highest level of the Equipment Operator classification series. This position is distinguished from the Equipment Operator II by the complexity and highest level of skill required to operate all equipment in the assigned department. Supervision is received from a foreman or supervisor, who reviews incumbents' work through on-site observation of work in progress and completed projects. Duties will require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of the most complex heavy construction equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements. Work is performed independently without immediate supervision. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Three years of full-time employment operating heavy street maintenance equipment/vehicles and/or heavy construction equipment/vehicles such as: an 18-ton hydraulic crane, mainline paint striper, vactor truck, asphalt paver, skid steer (with milling attachment), conveyor truck, back of the slurry truck (pugmill operation), asphalt distributor and motor grader (fine grading), or combination high velocity jetter.

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement by hire or promotion date.

Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 382.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Supervisory experience is preferred. Formal training or certification for equipment operation is desirable.http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4406.pdf