Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator II

Salary

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Location

Marana Operations Center, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202600107

Department

Public Works

Division

Streets

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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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 a Equipment Operator II to work in the Streets Division of 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 Towns infrastructure.

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

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: $23.42 - $28.69 / hourly

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

Salary Range: $23.42 - $33.96 / hourly

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

ADDITIONAL 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://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 10/06/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 10/05/2026.

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:

https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation

01

I understand that the expected hiring range and budget capacity for the position of Equipment Operator II is $23.42 - $28.69 / 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 or higher
• 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 a tanker endorsement?

• Yes
• No

05

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

• I have no related 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 with equipment transport (transport, haul, and/or drive equipment).

• I have no related 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

07

Please select the item below that more closely describes your Vac Truck experience (storm drainage system cleaning.

• I have no related 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

08

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

• I have no related 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

09

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

• I have no related 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

Required Question

Employer Town of Marana

Address 11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, Arizona, 85653

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