Equipment Operator I - Public Works (Prescott)

Under close supervision, performs skilled and safe work of average difficulty in the operation of heavy equipment for the construction, maintenance, and repair of County-maintained roads.

• Operates motor vehicles requiring a CDL and assists in loading and unloading materials.
• Performs various manual labor and repair work under any type of weather conditions using heavy equipment, manual and/or power tools for County-maintained roads.
• Assists in snow removal operations.
• Hauls water, road maintenance materials, repair materials, and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in the construction or maintenance industry.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.

Obtain the following provided trainings/certifications within 1 year of employment:

OSHA 10 Certification

OSHA Forklift Certification

ATSSA Flagger Certification

ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification

AZ 811 Blue Stake

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Required safety standards expected for the operation of equipment, preferred.
• Road construction and maintenance practices, preferred.
• Basic traffic control, preferred.
• AZ 811 Blue Stake, preferred.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Customer Service
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Safely operate motor vehicles with zero accidents.
• Complete assigned tasks within the prescribed timeframe to a high degree of accuracy.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Maintain accurate daily logs.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, machinery, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 5

Classification: Classified

Safety Sensitive: Yes