Equipment Operator I

Equipment Operator I

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Marana Operations Center, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202600114

Department

Public Works

Division

Streets

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Town of Marana

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.

Maranas 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.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking an Equipment Operator I to work in the Public Works Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on the Towns infrastructure.

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

Hours of operation: June 1 - October 1 - 5:00 am - 3:30 pm

October 2 - May 31 - 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

Mandatory rotating on-call.

Location: 5100 W Ina Road, Tucson AZ 85743

Expected Hiring Range: $21.68 - $26.56 hourly

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

Salary Range: $21.68 - $31.44 hourly

Examples of Duties

• Performs routine semi-skilled maintenance tasks; operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment.
• Completes required daily logs and enters reports; identifies and reports mechanical problems, tracks and manages, materials, and supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Over three years experience in road maintenance, construction, or related field operating heavy equipment.
• Must possess an Arizona (Class A) Commercial Driver License (CDL) w/Tanker Endorsement or must obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Subject to random testing per DOT (FMSCA) requirements.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical, audiogram, and pass a 50-lb 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Equipment transport - transport, haul and/or drive equipment.
• Surveying experience - shoot grade.
• Computer base work-order experience.
• Arizona (Class A) Commercial Driver License (CDL) w/Tanker Endorsement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. 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 10/27/2026

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 10/26/2026.

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

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Corinda Gamboa / 520.382.1934 / cgamboa@maranaaz.gov

For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.

The Town of Marana is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.

The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits.

01

I understand that the expected hiring range and budget capacity for the position of Equipment Operator I is $21.68 - $26.56 hourly.

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the highest level of education that you have completed.

• I have a high school diploma or general education equivalency
• I have some college past the high school level
• I have an associates degree
• I have a bachelors degree
• None of the above options apply to me

03

Do you have a valid Arizona Driver License? (If you answered no, it will be required at time of hire)

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid (Class A) Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement?

• Yes
• No

05

Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience in street construction/maintenance experience or closely related field.

• I have no related experience
• I have less than 1 year of direct experience
• I have more than 1 year, but less than 3 years of direct experience
• I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience
• I have more than 5 years but less than 7 years of direct experience
• I have more than 7 years of direct experience

06

Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience in road maintenance, construction, or related field operating heavy equipment.

• I have no related experience
• I have less than 1 year of direct experience
• I have more than 1 year, but less than 3 years of direct experience
• I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience
• I have more than 5 years of direct experience but less than 7 years of direct experience
• I have more than 7 years of direct experience

07

Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience with equipment transport (transport, haul and/or drive equipment)

• I have no related experience
• I have less than 1 year of direct experience
• I have more than 1 year, but less than 3 years of direct experience
• I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience
• I have more than 5 years of direct experience

08

Please select the item below that more closely describes your surveying experience (ability to shoot grade).

• I have no related experience
• I have less than 1 year of direct experience
• I have more than 1 year, but less than 3 years of direct experience
• I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience
• I have more than 5 years of direct experience

09

Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience with computer base work-orders.

• I have no related experience
• I have less than 1 year of direct experience
• I have more than 1 year, but less than 3 years of direct experience
• I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience
• I have more than 5 years of direct experience

Required Question

Employer Town of Marana

Address 11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, Arizona, 85653

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana