Equipment Operator II Transportation at Pima County

Job Description SummaryDepartment - TransportationJob DescriptionJob Type: ClassifiedJob Classification: 5727 - Equipment Operator IISalary Grade: 7Pay RangeHiring Range: $21.87 - $25.69 Per HourPay Range: $21.87 - $29.52 Per HourRange 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.Leads and participates in operating vehicles and equipment to meet the finish construction specification requirements for public works construction and 5727 maintenance.CDL RequiredEssential 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 meet finish construction specifications in public works construction and maintenance such as roads parks drainage ways and wastewater systems;Leads and trains laborers equipment operators and other personnel in equipment operations and in the successful completion of work;Operates backhoe to excavate around high-pressure gas lines electrical conduits and water mains to access sewer lines;Operates grader to finish grades and base courses of roadways checking and setting grade stakes for grading and leveling;Finish-grades roadways and drainage ways;Blade-mixes and lays bituminous road mix or asphaltic concrete;Loads secures and transports equipment on transport trailers;Performs minor equipment repairs and servicing;Participates in a variety of manual labor tasks;May perform any of the duties required of the Equipment Operator I.Minimum Qualifications:Four years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment/vehicles which may include street sweepers water trucks asphaltic materials distributers 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.)OR:One years of experience as an Equipment Operator I with Pima County.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.):Experience in a lead and/or training position leading and training other personnel in the use of operating equipment within a public works setting.CDL Class B with air brakes and tanker endorsement.Experience in operations of various heavy equipment use in roadway maintenance and repairs with the emphasis in road grading and shoulder repair operations.Experience with following written and verbal instructions.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 drivers license is required at the time of application.ValidAZdrivers license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D drivers license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.A valid Arizona commercial drivers license (CDL) Class A Class B or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required.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. 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.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.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. Key Skills Mechanic Experience,Crane,caterpillar,Construction Experience,Heavy Equipment Operation,Water Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Paving,Dozer,Equipment Repair,Excavator,Front Loader Truck Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 21 - 29