Heavy Equipment Operator

maricopa; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Affordable healthcare

On-site child care

Paid vacations

Wellness program

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join a team that maintains roads and related structures. You will operate County equipment and vehicles, helping build and preserve public infrastructure in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

The role requires three years of heavy equipment experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Arizona Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience operating trucks and heavy equipment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Arizona Class A CDL with tanker endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of medium to large construction and maintenance equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
• Plan and prioritize work tasks using plans, drawings, and specs.
• Perform pre- and post-checks, service, and maintenance on equipment; report issues.
• Maintain daily logs and enter information in asset management systems.
• Attend safety meetings and required trainings.
• Haul materials and transport equipment to job sites.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck operation

Public service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arizona CDL Class A with tanker endorsement

Job description

Posting Date: 09/10/26

Application Deadline: 09/16/26

Pay Range: $23.50 - $38.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type: Unclassified

Department: Transportation

About the Position

Bring your skills and experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator to Maricopa County!

In this role, you will work with a team dedicated to ensuring public services are provided promptly and efficiently. You will operate County equipment and vehicles to help construct and maintain roads, properties, and other related structures.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

• Three years of experience operating trucks and heavy equipment
• High school diploma or GED
• A valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement
• State and federal regulations require Maricopa County to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for all positions that require an applicant to possess a commercial driver's license (CDL). Maricopa County is also required to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for positions that directly impact commercial motor vehicle safety, but may not specifically require a valid CDL

We Also Value

• Experience transporting equipment along with operating/driving the following: motor grader, backhoe, frontend loader, distributor trucks, and various types of small equipment.

Job Contributions

• Operate a variety of medium to large-sized construction and maintenance equipment/vehicles in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures
• Plan and prioritize work tasks; read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications
• Perform pre- and post-checks, clean, service, and minor maintenance repairs on equipment/vehicles. Identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair
• Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; enter information in the asset management system (Cartegraph). Attend safety meetings, other required meetings, and mandatory training
• Perform heavy manual labor assignments as needed and assist with work for crews as required
• Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks and transporters
• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

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