Driver/Equipment Operator III - Transportation & Engineering

Denton County, Texas; Argyle (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Driver Equipment Operator III to operate heavy earth-moving equipment for road and bridge maintenance. You will handle bulldozers, loaders, graders, and backhoes, and may train others in equipment use.

Position requires a High School diploma or GED, a Class A CDL, and an N endorsement within 3 months. On-call during storms and safety inspections are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License issued by the State of Texas.
• Driver’s License with “N” endorsement within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, graders and backhoes for road and bridge maintenance.
• Trains and educates other employees in the use and operation of heavy equipment.
• Performs flagging and traffic control duties; remains on-call during storms and weather-related issues.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Cleans debris and assists in maintenance of rights-of-way and road signs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

On-call duties

Road maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Driver Equipment Operator III

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Driver Equipment Operator III performs specialized work in the operation of heavy earth moving equipment used in the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges. Work involves operating such heavy equipment as bulldozers, compactors, front‑end loaders, graders, farm tractors, and backhoes for such activities as patching roads and installing culverts. Employee is also responsible for cutting and hauling brush, hauling dirt, mowing roadsides and repair and replacing road signs.

Examples of Duties

• Operates heavy equipment and drives trucks involved in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges such as bulldozers, compactors, front end loaders, graders, farm tractors, track backhoes, and tractor trailers.
• Trains and educates other employees in the use and operation of heavy equipment.
• Performs flagging and traffic control duties and is on‑call during storms and other weather‑related issues.
• Cuts and hauls brush and dirt, mows roadsides, and repairs and replaces road signs as necessary.
• Cuts brush, trees and other growth at roadsides, utilizing power equipment such as mowers, tractors, and chain saws.
• Performs safety inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Performs repair work on pot holes and other road hazards.
• Cleans trash and debris from County right of way and hauls materials for deposit at specified locations.
• Sets up work zone to ensure adequate safety of workers; ensures proper warning signs are erected at construction and maintenance project sites.
• Attaches road signs to posts using various hand and power tools; digs holes and sets signs with cement.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repair on equipment used.
• Assesses project requirements for equipment and material and ensures that proper materials and equipment are at work site.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and a minimum five years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License issued by the State of Texas.
• Driver’s License with “N” endorsement issued by the State of Texas is required within 3 months of employment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits / Supplemental Information

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part‑Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave

Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job‑protected leave.

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf