Equipment Operator II - Public Works (Camp Verde)

Under general supervision, performs skilled and safe work of moderate difficulty in the operation of heavy equipment for the construction, maintenance, and repair of county-maintained roads.

• Operates vehicles requiring a CDL and assists in loading and unloading of materials. 
• Performs duties as a heavy equipment operator
• Constructs, cuts, and fills embankments and drainage ditches to rough and finish grade. 
• 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 three (3) years of relevant experience in the road construction, maintenance, or with related equipment.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver’s license without restrictions with tanker endorsement. 
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.
• Road construction and maintenance practices.
• Basic work zones & traffic control setup according to MUTCD, ADOT and other standards.
• AZ 811 Blue Stake
• 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 truck and or tractor 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 a field environment year-round in all weather conditions and may include exposure to loud noise,  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: 7
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes