Heavy Equipment Operator or Trainee / Sign Crew

Job Posting: Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee and Heavy Equipment Operator What are you seeking in a new position? If you're like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?If you answered "yes" to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among 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 AnnuallyAfter Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day OneTen Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You WishPaid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous ServiceThree-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous ServiceFour-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceFour-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceRetirement 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 CostDental and Vision PlansComprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness ChallengesVision Exams and Optometry Events OnsiteVaccination ClinicsOnsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening EventsSkin Cancer Screening Events OnsiteBiometrics and Health Screening Events OnsiteFinancial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & OnlineFitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai ChiTuition Reimbursement ProgramAlternative Work SchedulesTelehealthQualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of EducationEmployee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development OptionsCivil Service LeaveVan Pool OptionsShort-Term Disability - Employer PaidBasic Life Insurance - Employer PaidFlexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical ExpensesSuite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer InsuranceWorking at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.This position will be located at the Public Works Yard.THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR BOTH HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.JOB SUMMARY - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEEPAY GRADE 05STARTING SALARY: $34,500.00Perform 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. This is a trainee position that can transfer into our Heavy Equipment Operator Series. Non-Competitive appointment into the Heavy Equipment Operator is contingent on successful completion of the certifications and training specified in this classification.JOB SUMMARY - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORPAY GRADE 07STARTING SALARY $39,411.00Perform 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.Typical Classification Essential Duties HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE: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.Perform tasks in the interest of public safety during emergencies, perform traffic control activities as needed, report safety hazards and traffic problems, and cross-train in PWD work methods and safety procedures.Clean up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures.Closely follow written and verbal instructions.To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.Perform other related duties as required.HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: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.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.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 and utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed and report safety hazards, equipment problems, and emergency situations.Perform tasks in the interest of public safety during emergencies, perform traffic control activities as needed, report safety hazards and traffic problems, and cross-train in PWD work methods and safety procedures.Clean up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures.Closely follow written and verbal instructions.To promote and adhere to the workplace values