Equipment Operator I
Equipment Operator I
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Department - TransportationJob Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5819 - Equipment Operator I
Salary Grade: 5
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $19.83 - $23.30 Per Hour
Pay Range: $19.83 - $26.78 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
The Pima County Department of Transportation has an opening for an Equipment Operator I. This position operates vehicles and equipment to meet rough construction specification requirements for public works construction and maintenance.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification 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. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Operates a variety of equipment to rough construction specifications used in public works construction and maintenance such as roads parks drainage ways and wastewater systems;
Operates a variety of equipment such as street sweepers water trucks asphaltic materials distributors front end loaders graders bulldozers backhoes boom trucks tree spades trenchers tankers semi tractors belly dumps scrapers snow removal equipment cranes drag lines rollers striping equipment pavement marking equipment and various other equipment;
Hauls materials using semi-tractors trailers and various trucks;
Loads secures and transports equipment on transport trailers;
Blade-mixes and lays bituminous road mix or asphaltic concrete;
Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing;
Participates in a variety of manual labor tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment/vehicles which may include street sweepers water trucks asphaltic materials distributors front end loaders graders/scrapers bulldozers backhoes trenchers tractors tractor/semi-trailer combinations and like equipment.
(Completion of a vocational/technical program from an accredited college or technical school in heavy equipment operations may be substituted for six months of the required experience.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Minimum six (6) months entry-level construction experience.
Experience with/knowledge of roadway maintenance.
Experience with/knowledge of OSHA safety practices.
Commercial Driver License w/ tanker endorsement.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Some positions may require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) Class A Class B or Class C with appropriate endorsements. For these positions failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards rules and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities records and communication systems.
Physical/Sensory Requirements:Constantly operates and inspects mechanical equipment. Constantly positions self to use inspect clean or repair tools and machinery. Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently required to exchange accurate information. Frequently remains in a stationary position.
Frequently moves tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the manufacturing floor. Frequently operates a motor vehicle safely and legally in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws. Occasionally moves tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds across the manufacturing floor. Occasionally ascends/descends machinery and equipment to repair/service. Must have valid driver license and clean driving record.
Working Conditions:Constantly exposed to loud noise levels. Constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to mechanical oils vibration and risk of electrical shock.
EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
