Heavy Equipment Operator Lead - Bridge Crew; Department Promotion

JOB SUMMARY

Perform skilled work at a journeymen level in the operation of heavy and specialized trucks and motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions in Public Works. Operate tools and heavy equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures under basic supervision. Perform lead duties for work crews on daily assignment and mentor or train Operators and Heavy Equipment Operators.

• 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.
• Assist in the daily supervision of work crews, assignments of workload, and management of projects.
• Mentor, train and lead Operators and Heavy Equipment Operators in proper techniques and in use of light and heavy equipment.
• Inspect work products from crews to ensure productivity and compliance to regulations.
• Inspect light and heavy machinery before use by crews.
• Provide input to management on policies and procedures and provide recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Provide input to management on crew member for performance evaluations.
• Read and interpret construction plans to provide directions to work crews.
• 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 potholes, 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 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.
• May assist in recruitment of Operators and Heavy Equipment Operators.
• May provide back up to the Assistant Highway Foreman.
• 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.

• CPR / First Aid Training
• Flagger Certified

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience in operating heavy equipment in construction, maintenance, and related heavy equipment. Or 2 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Pinal County.
• Must have a valid Class A Arizona State Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsements.
• Or an equivalent combination of training, education or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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…