Equipment Operator I - C

Bexar County PA; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County PA is seeking an Equipment Operator I - C to operate a range of road maintenance machinery and assist in patching and paving of county streets. The role requires basic mechanical knowledge, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to perform routine maintenance and logs of daily activities.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of equipment operation experience, with a Texas Class B CDL and endorsements within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and 1 year experience operating light to heavy road construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the mechanical operations of road construction equipment; knowledge of operation and maintenance; and knowledge of safety standards and practices.
• Skill in the operation of hand tools; skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the public.
• Must obtain a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tank, and Air Brakes Endorsements within 12-months of employment
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Position is Safety-Sensitive which requires mandatory drug testing prior and random drug testing throughout employment
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Required to be on call 24 hours a day
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, shredders, fork lifts, sweepers, rollers, and small dump trucks used in construction and maintenance of roadways, drainage structures and parking facilities
• Assists in patching and paving of County streets and roadways
• Cuts brush with chain saw, brush cutter and pole saw; Picks up and disposes of trash, brush and dead animals
• Completes service checks, maintenance and minor repairs of various pieces of road equipment
• Performs various safety related tasks at construction sites, including installation of various types of traffic control devices and directing traffic
• Fills out daily log of various work activities completed
• May exercise functional supervision over the Field Maintenance Worker positions
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Basic maintenance

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Job Title

Equipment Operator I - C

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$18.34 - $21.55

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, shredders, fork lifts, sweepers, rollers, and small dump trucks used in construction and maintenance of roadways, drainage structures and parking facilities

• Assists in patching and paving of County streets and roadways

• Cuts brush with chain saw, brush cutter and pole saw
  Picks up and disposes of trash, brush and dead animals

• Completes service checks, maintenance and minor repairs of various pieces of road equipment

• Performs various safety related tasks at construction sites, including installation of various types of traffic control devices and directing traffic

• Fills out daily log of various work activities completed

• May exercise functional supervision over the Field Maintenance Worker positions

• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year experience in operating light to heavy road construction equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of the mechanical operations of road construction equipment; knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment used in road construction, maintenance; and knowledge of safety standards and practices

• Skill in the operation of hand tools; skill in performing basic mathematical calculations

• Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the public

• Must obtain a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tank, and Air Brakes Endorsements within 12-months of employment

• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• Position is Safety-Sensitive which requires mandatory drug testing prior and random drug testing throughout employment

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Required to be on call 24 hours a day

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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BexarCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.