NEOGOV · 19 hours ago
Heavy Equipment Operator or Trainee - Riverside
Kearny AZ 85137, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$34K/yr - $39K/yr
1+ years expPinal County is celebrating 150 years of serving its community and is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator or Trainee to contribute to the services and infrastructure that directly affect residents. The role involves operating specialized trucks and motorized equipment for various job functions in the Public Works Department while adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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Responsibilities
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
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 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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Or an equivalent combination of training, education, or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
Valid Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire
Must obtain Class A Arizona State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 'standard transmission' with tanker endorsements within the first 5 months of employment; failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination
Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and related equipment OR one (1) year of experience as a Pinal County Operator (Trainee)
Must obtain Class A Arizona State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 'standard transmission' with tanker endorsements within the first 5 months of employment; failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination
Or an equivalent combination of training, education, or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
Preferred
One (1) year of construction, maintenance, or related equipment experience
CPR/First Aid Certified
Valid CDL Permit
OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification
First Aid / CPR / AED training upon hire
Basic Work Zone & Traffic Control (Flagger Certification) upon hire
May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends
Benefits
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges
Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
Vaccination Clinics
Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Retirement 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 Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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