EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Tom Green County, Texas; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance for employees

Life/AD&D insurance

Low-cost Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holiday leave

Retirement Plan

Cafeteria Plan

Workers Compensation

Job summary

Tom Green County is seeking an Equipment Operator I for its Road & Bridge crew. Under supervision, you will drive light equipment, load materials, and perform road repair tasks to support maintenance of county streets and drainage systems.

Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record; prior highway maintenance experience is preferred. Outdoor work in various weather is a standard requirement.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to operate light equipment and perform road maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work independently outdoors.
• Preferred experience with highway construction/maintenance equipment.
• Possession of a State of Texas Class A CDL and acceptable driving record required; X endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment (dump trucks, rollers, loaders) on Road & Bridge crew.
• Haul materials to worksites and transport crew members.
• Perform crack sealing, patching, tamping, and dirt/asphalt work.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment; follow safety policies.

Skills

Light vehicle operation

Tractor/Truck operation

Manual labor

Attention to driving record

Communication skills

Education

Texas CDL Class A License

Tools

Light equipment operation

Road maintenance equipment

Job description

This position will be filled after August 27, 2026

Tom Green County (TGC) provides the following benefits for its employees:

• Medical/Dental insurance for employees at no cost to the employee
• $25,000 Life/AD&D Insurance for employees at no cost to the employee
• Low-cost Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holiday leave
• Retirement Plan
• Cafeteria Plan
• Workers Compensation

Under general supervision, operates light equipment and performs manual labor duties on a Road & Bridge crew.

This classification is distinguished from Equipment Operator II by the operation of light equipment and the performance of manual labor tasks as the principal duties. Equipment Operator I’s may occasionally operate heavy equipment for training or workload management purposes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives light equipment such as dump trucks, water and oil trucks, rollers, brooms, and front-end loaders.
• Drives tractor or truck with tanker trailer or dump trailer to haul materials to worksite.
• Operates front-end or track loader to load and unload equipment and materials.
• Drives pickup truck to transport crew members or haul materials to work sites.
• Operates a tractor with shredder to mow roadsides; operates handheld weed and grass trimmers to cut vegetation around signposts, road markers, and bridge railings.
• Performs road repair tasks such as crack sealing and patching, tamping, packing and leveling dirt, asphalt, and other materials.
• Clears brush, cleans drainage ditches, and trims grass and weeds around signs and reflectors.
• Assists in installing culverts, drainage boxes, road signs and markers.
• Clears debris around bridges and low water crossings.
• Places barricades and traffic cones; directs traffic, as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining vehicles by checking oil, water, hydraulic fluid, and tires.
• Works on and operates equipment in a safe and prudent manner; follows all County safety policies and procedures.
• May operate heavy equipment for training purposes, during the absence of other crew members, or as needed; performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Knowledge of light vehicle and equipment operation; knowledge of basic road construction and maintenance procedures and materials. Ability to understand and follow instructions and work in an independent manner; ability to tolerate outdoor working conditions, including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and high noise levels; ability to maintain required licenses and a good driving record. Skill in the operation of trucks and other light equipment; skill in oral communication and interpersonal relations.

Physical Requirements and Work Setting

Works outdoors and is subjected to hot and cold temperatures, dust, dirt, fumes, high noise levels; prolonged periods of walking, standing, carrying, bending, and reaching; periodic lifting up to 60 lbs; visual acuity, hearing ability, and manual dexterity required.

Education and/or Experience Required

Some experience in the operation of highway construction/maintenance equipment is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

Possession of a State of Texas Class A (CDL) Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. Must obtain an X endorsement within six months of employment.