Equipment Operator II

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas:
Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are:
Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a Equipment Operator II to work in the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation and care of moderately complex heavy construction equipment. When not operating equipment, the expectation will be to take the initiative in assisting in the manual and technical aspects of the construction, maintenance, and repair activities.

You may be subject to emergency call-out. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on the Town's infrastructure.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Normal Business

Hours:

6:00 – 4:30, 4 days a week, with mandatory rotating on-call.

Location:

5100 W Ina Road, Tucson AZ 85743

Expected Hiring Range: $22.30/hour – $27.32/hour

Salary Range: $22.30/hour - $32.34/hour

Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

• Leads assigned staff; provides training to other team members; provides service to internal and external customers.
• Performs routine skilled maintenance tasks and dirt work repairs; operates a variety of trucks, hand and power tools, and other equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Reads and follows specifications and coordinates with other trades to meet town requirements; possesses advanced knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, safety protocols, and installation of temporary steel plates.
• Utilizes asset management software to track and manage work orders, work workflow, materials, and supplies.
• Call, clear and document Blue Stake.

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Over five years' experience in road maintenance, construction, or a related field operating heavy equipment.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must possess an Arizona (Class
  
  A) Commercial Driver License (CDL) w/Tanker Endorsement.
  • Subject to random testing per DOT (FMSCA) requirements.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical including an audiogram and pass a 50-pound lift test.
• Must complete both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

• Equipment transport - transport, haul and/or drive equipment.
• Vac Truck experience - storm drainage system cleaning.
• Surveying experience - shoot grade.
• Computer-based work-order experience.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at  Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 01/23/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 01/22/2026.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of…