Job Description

Posting Date

11/21/25

Application Deadline

11/28/25

Pay Range

$21.00 - $32.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidates 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.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

Are you someone who takes pride in their workNow is your chance to join Maricopa County as an Equipment Operator! 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 peoples 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. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work live and play Then join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• 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 exclusively

• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ

We Require

• High school diploma or GED

• One year of experience operating trucks and equipment

• Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Drivers 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 drivers 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

Job Contributions

• 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

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

• Hardhat gloves eye protection and steel-toed boots

CDL Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will be extended exclusively to candidates who submit their applications through our online platform

• Candidates will primarily be contacted via email and their Workday online application profile

• Successful candidates must undergo a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy. This process includes mandatory drug and alcohol testing for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time,

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