Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator I

Pimasheriff; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Pima County’s Department of Transportation in Tucson, AZ, is hiring multiple Equipment Operator I positions. The role involves operating equipment to meet rough construction specifications for public works, hauling materials, and performing routine maintenance.

Minimum qualifications include two years of heavy equipment experience and a valid driver license. Preference for Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and experience in road maintenance and traffic control procedures.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Completion of a vocational/technical program in heavy equipment operations may substitute six months of required experience.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application; AZ license required at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment to meet rough construction specifications for public works projects.
• Loads, secures, and transports equipment on transport trailers and haulers.
• Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing and participates in manual labor tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road maintenance knowledge

Traffic control procedures

Manual labor

Education

Vocational/technical program in heavy equipment operations

Tools

CDL with tanker endorsement

Tractor/semi-trailer operation

Job description

Pima County’s Department of Transportation in Tucson, AZ, is hiring multiple Equipment Operator I positions. The role involves operating equipment to meet rough construction specifications for public works, hauling materials, and performing routine maintenance.

Minimum qualifications include two years of heavy equipment experience and a valid driver license. Preference for Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and experience in road maintenance and traffic control procedures.