Equipment Operator I - Public Works (Prescott)

Equipment Operator I - Public Works (Prescott)

Salary

$21.87 - $33.90 Hourly

Location

Prescott, AZ

Job Type

Full Time - Non Exempt

Job Number

202600259

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Role

Under close supervision, performs skilled and safe work of average difficulty in the operation of heavy equipment for the construction, maintenance, and repair of County-maintained roads.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Operates motor vehicles requiring a CDL and assists in loading and unloading materials.
• Performs various manual labor and repair work under any type of weather conditions using heavy equipment, manual and/or power tools for County-maintained roads.
• Assists in snow removal operations.
• Hauls water, road maintenance materials, repair materials, and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in the construction or maintenance industry.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement and no restrictions within 6 months of employment.

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

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Required safety standards expected for the operation of equipment, preferred.
• Road construction and maintenance practices, preferred.
• Basic traffic control, preferred.
• AZ 811 Blue Stake, preferred.
• 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 motor vehicles 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 field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, machinery, 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: 5

Classification: Classified

Safety Sensitive: Yes

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to

Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in the construction or maintenance industry?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select one of the following: DO NOT UPLOAD YOUR CDL LICENSE

• I currently possess a valid Arizona Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement without restrictions
• I currently possess a valid Arizona Class A CDL without a tanker endorsement without restrictions
• I currently possess a valid Arizona Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement with restrictions
• I currently possess a valid Arizona Class A CDL without a tanker endorsement with restrictions
• I currently possess a valid non-Arizona Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement without restriction
• I currently possess a valid non-Arizona Class A CDL without a tanker endorsement without restrictions
• I currently possess a valid non-Arizona Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement with restrictions
• I currently possess a valid non-Arizona Class A CDL without a tanker endorsement with restrictions
• I do not currently possess a valid Arizona Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and no restrictions but acknowledge I will need to obtain one within 6 (six) months of employment.

04

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.

• I acknowledge my understanding of this requirement.

Required Question

Employer Yavapai County Government

Address 1015 Fair Street

Room 338

Prescott, Arizona, 86305

Phone (928) 771-3252

Website https://yavapaiaz.gov/