Heavy Equipment Operator or Trainee - Hidden Valley Job at Pinal County in Maric

Heavy Equipment Operator or Trainee - Hidden Valley

This range is provided by Pinal County. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Base pay range

$34,500.00/yr - $34,500.00/yr

We offer a suite of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are some of the best Arizona has to offer.

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Quarterly Wellness Challenges
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Vaccination Clinics
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance
• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance.

Work with an exceptional team of people who are dedicated to making Pinal County an excellent place for its citizens and employees.

Job Summary - Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee

Perform entry-level work in the operation of specialized trucks and motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions in the Public Works Department (PWD) and operate tools and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures under close supervision.

• Operate a variety of specialized equipment to maintain Pinal County roads, roadways, drainage systems and infrastructure, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Operate PWD vehicles and motorized equipment, including light trucks, water trucks, mowers, loaders, and back hoes.
• Perform manual labor tasks, repair pot holes, clear debris from culverts and roadway, and move and set barricades.
• Work on assigned projects and make appropriate decisions based on work experience.
• Maintain required daily logs, reports, and maintenance records.
• Clean and perform routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment, identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair, and notify supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations, utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed, and report safety hazards, equipment problems, and emergency situations.

Job Summary - Heavy Equipment Operator

Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of specialized trucks and motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions in the Public Works Department (PWD) and operate tools and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures under basic supervision.

• Operate a variety of specialized and heavy equipment to maintain Pinal County roads, roadways, drainage systems, and infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Work independently to operate PWD vehicles and motorized equipment, including light trucks, water trucks, mowers, loaders, back hoe, grader, dozer, end dump, and belly dump, for its intended purpose.
• Repair roads, spread asphalt, seal cracks, and repair holes, maintain roads and infrastructure; haul materials, transport vehicles and equipment to job sites, grade, water, and roll unpaved roads, sweep and clean roads, and maintain bridges, drains, and culverts.
• Control ongoing work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Maintain roads and infrastructure as directed, haul materials, and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites, grade, water, and roll unpaved roads, sweep and clean roads, and maintain bridges, drains, and culverts.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work - Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain Class A Arizona State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) standard transmission with tanker endorsements within first 5 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of construction, maintenance, or related equipment experience.
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Valid CDL Permit

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work - Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and related equipment OR one (1) year of experience as a Pinal County Operator (Trainee).
• Must obtain Class A Arizona State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) standard transmission with tanker endorsements within first 5 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• First Aid / CPR / AED training upon hire.
• Basic Work Zone & Traffic Control (Flagger Certification) upon hire.