Equipment Operator - Multiple Locations Available

Cochise County; Bisbee (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Cochise County is seeking an Equipment Operator to fill openings in Bisbee and nearby towns. The role involves operating a wide variety of vehicles and heavy equipment under general supervision, and performing related duties to maintain roadways and flood control structures.

The position offers $17.00–$19.50 hourly, with a comprehensive benefits package including Arizona State Retirement System; applicants must have at least one year of experience and a valid Class A CDL (or obtain within five

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating equipment in construction or related fields.
• Valid Arizona Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 5 months.
• Must pass post-offer background screening and drug testing.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment including large vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Maintain roadways, rights of way and flood control structures; support Solid Waste operations as needed.
• Perform on-site projects such as cutting slopes, reading blueprints, surveying; prepare reports.
• Supervise a small crew of operators or inmates as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

CDL Class A

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Supervisory potential

Blueprint reading

Surveying basics

Job description

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

OPENINGS AVAILABLE IN BISBEE, DOUGLAS, BENSON, ELFRIDA, OR WILLCOX

CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law

OPENS: Friday, August 21, 2026

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY: $17.00 - $19.50 hourly dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.

PLEASE NOTE: All positions require a post offer, pre-employment background screening.

PLEASE NOTE: This safety sensitive position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs skilled work of moderate to considerable difficulty in the operation of a wide variety of vehicles and heavy equipment; performs related work as required or assigned.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Operates a variety of equipment, including large vehicles and heavy equipment. Maintains and performs routine maintenance on roadways, right of ways, and flood control structures; may operate equipment in the support of Solid Waste operations, to include trucking. Applies mathematical computations for projects and maintenance, including on-site projects, such as: cutting slopes, reading blueprints, and surveying; prepares reports. Performs operator-level maintenance on vehicles and equipment; performs manual labor. May supervise a small number of operators, workers, and laborers, potentially including inmates.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience operating equipment in construction or a field related to the specific job. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and ability to be covered by county insurance; OR attain an Arizona Class A CDL within 5 months of employment date.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference may be given to applicants who possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations;
• occupational hazards and proper safety precautions.

Good knowledge of:

• the operation, maintenance of vehicles and heavy equipment.

Working knowledge of:

• interpretation of blueprints;
• surveying techniques.

Considerable skill in:

• operating and servicing equipment.

Good skill in:

• making mathematical computations.

Ability to:

• operate various types of equipment safely and efficiently;
• perform manual labor;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
• read, write and speak English;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• oversee a crew engaged in unskilled or semi-skilled tasks.
• supervise an inmate work crew.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed under general supervision, in a variety of climatic conditions and may include confined spaces.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills and ability to communicate.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer