Equipment Operator I

Midland County; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland County is seeking a Road Maintenance Operator to patrol patches and maintain county roads, performing sign repairs, and operating heavy equipment across bridges and culverts.

The role requires a High School Diploma and a valid CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement; experience with heavy equipment is a plus. This position involves outdoor work and safety-focused operations across varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement required.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate patch and dump trucks on county road projects.
• Replace and repair signs and signposts, including welding as needed.
• Perform road base prep, sub-grade tasks, and drainage work.
• Assist with pothole repair, paving prep, and material handling.
• Maintain equipment and perform safety checks.
• Ensure regular attendance and safety compliance.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy equipment operation

Road maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Operates and maintains patch truck and dump trucks; assists in the construction and repair of county roads, culverts, and/or bridges; performs various work with hand tools; replaces and repairs signs and signposts; and occasionally operates other light and heavy equipment.

• Operates patch truck and dump trucks for county road maintenance and construction projects.
• Replaces and repairs signs and signposts, including welding and cutting signs and metals as needed.
• Performs work with hand tools, including digging trenches, filling excavations, mixing concrete, cutting down trees and brush, and removing driftwood and debris from culverts.
• Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure certain vehicles are in proper operating condition prior to leaving for job site.
• Drives tractor-trailer truck, water truck, pickup truck, and other trucks hauling materials to construction or repair sites.
• Occasionally operates heavy and light equipment, including pneumatic roller, tractor mower, rotary broom, vibratory and steel wheel rollers, rough loader, and water truck.
• Performs tasks associated with bridge construction repair.
• Assists in road base preparation and sub-grading tasks prior to paving.
• Assists with clearing of brush, traffic control, and cleaning of drainage ditches.
• Assists with patching, tamping, packing, and leveling dirt, asphalt, or other materials during pothole repair, reconstruction of road shoulders, and crack sealing.
• Regular and timely attendance is required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least one year of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CDL driver’s license with Class A with Tanker Endorsement Safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of such motorized equipment.

Operate equipment used in road construction and maintenance; service and make minor repairs on equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; work effectively and cooperatively with co‑workers; and maintain Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CDL driver’s license with Class A with Tanker Endorsement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently bend, stoop, squat, lie down, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as tools and equipment, and must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds or 75 pounds by team lift. The employee must be able to operate powerful equipment, which also causes vibrations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.