Equipment Operator

Posting Date: 08/04/26   Application Deadline: 08/11/26

About the Position

The Equipment Operator drives, maneuvers, or controls light to heavy equipment used to construct and maintain roads, bridges, and right-of-way. Our purpose is to make a difference in the community, to make Maricopa County a better, safer, and more enjoyable place to live.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures
• Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks
• Perform manual labor assignments as needed
• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair
• Complete required daily logs and prepare reports; attend safety meetings
• Complete daily written reports and enter information into the Cartegraph asset management system
• Perform traffic control activities as needed; report safety hazards and traffic problems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One year of experience operating trucks and equipment
• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess 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.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of transportation construction or roadway maintenance experience

Working Conditions

• Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or up to 20 - 50 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, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• Commercial motor vehicles and various construction equipment, including but not limited to water trucks, dump trucks, skid steers, sweepers, Broce brooms, trailers, and hand tools

Protective Equipment Required

• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Eye protection
• Steel-toed boots

Pay

Pay Range: $21.75 - $34.50 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.

Benefits

• 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

Learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy.