Equipment Operator I (Pit Operations)

Lubbock County; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock County in Texas seeks an Equipment Operator I to operate light and heavy equipment, assist in road and bridge maintenance, and perform related labor tasks. The role requires safe operation of multiple machines and adherence to daily reporting standards.

Under general supervision, the technician will support county roads, bridges, parks, and rights of way, with CDL endorsements preferred and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires one year of experience in construction, maintenance, or repairs of roadways, bridges, and operating heavy and light construction equipment or related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with a good driving history.
• CDL driver’s license with endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates light and heavy equipment as listed (tractors, loaders, dozers, trucks).
• Performs traffic control at the job site and directs traffic within work zones.
• Performs general labor tasks related to construction and maintenance projects.
• Maintains daily records of team performance, timekeeping, materials, and equipment used.
• Inspects vehicles/equipment before and after use for safety and quality.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Operates and maintains rollers, dump trucks, rough loaders, and rough dozer; assists in the construction and repair of county roads, culverts, and/orbridges; performs various work with hand tools; and occasionally operates other light and heavy equipment. Performs moderately complex (journey level) transportation operations or maintenance support work. Performs various transportation operations or maintenance activities, including patching broken or eroded pavement, operating trucks, removing debris from roadways, and repairing street signs and crosswalks. Uses trucks and other heavy and light equipment. The Equipment Operator I supports other assignments relating to the maintenance of County roads, bridges, parks, and rights of way. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Drives and operates light and heavy equipment, including track and pneumatic tire excavation equipment, loaders, asphalt paving machines, backhoes and dozers, motor graders, steel drum, and pneumatic tire compaction machines, and other equipment.
• Performs traffic control at the job site to ensure a safe working environment. Places and gathers traffic control signs and barricades within construction work zones and directs traffic.
• Performs various additional general labor tasks associated with assigned construction and maintenance projects as required.
• Maintains an accurate daily record of team performance, including timekeeping, materials utilized, equipment deployed, and other job related job site issues.
• Operates heavy equipment under immediate supervision for emergency relief or training purposes as assigned.
• Removes trash, erects barricades, installs culverts, repairs, erects signs and guard rails, places hot or cold asphalt mix, repairs driveway approaches.
• 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, brush, and removing driftwood and debris from culverts.
• Responsible for pre- and post- vehicle/equipment inspections to ensure quality and safety.
• Drives tractor-trailer truck, water truck, oil truck, pickup truck, or other truck hauling materials to construction or repair sites.
• Occasionally operates other heavy and light equipment, including rotary broom, patch truck, patching machine, combination water truck, backhoe, rough carpenter, tractor shredder, pneumatic roller, tractor mower, vibratory and steel wheel rollers, and asphalt distributor truck.
• 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.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Summary

Operates and maintains rollers, dump trucks, rough loaders, and rough dozer; assists in the construction and repair of county roads, culverts, and/orbridges; performs various work with hand tools; and occasionally operates other light and heavy equipment. Performs moderately complex (journey level) transportation operations or maintenance support work. Performs various transportation operations or maintenance activities, including patching broken or eroded pavement, operating trucks, removing debris from roadways, and repairing street signs and crosswalks. Uses trucks and other heavy and light equipment. The Equipment Operator I supports other assignments relating to the maintenance of County roads, bridges, parks, and rights of way. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties

• Drives and operates light and heavy equipment, including track and pneumatic tire excavation equipment, loaders, asphalt paving machines, backhoes and dozers, motor graders, steel drum, and pneumatic tire compaction machines, and other equipment.
• Performs traffic control at the job site to ensure a safe working environment. Places and gathers traffic control signs and barricades within construction work zones and directs traffic.
• Performs various additional general labor tasks associated with assigned construction and maintenance projects as required.
• Maintains an accurate daily record of team performance, including timekeeping, materials utilized, equipment deployed, and other job related job site issues.
• Operates heavy equipment under immediate supervision for emergency relief or training purposes as assigned.
• Removes trash, erects barricades, installs culverts, repairs, erects signs and guard rails, places hot or cold asphalt mix, repairs driveway approaches.
• 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, brush, and removing driftwood and debris from culverts.
• Responsible for pre- and post- vehicle/equipment inspections to ensure quality and safety.
• Drives tractor-trailer truck, water truck, oil truck, pickup truck, or other truck hauling materials to construction or repair sites.
• Occasionally operates other heavy and light equipment, including rotary broom, patch truck, patching machine, combination water truck, backhoe, rough carpenter, tractor shredder, pneumatic roller, tractor mower, vibratory and steel wheel rollers, and asphalt distributor truck.
• 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.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent. Requires one year of experience in construction, maintenance, or repairs of roadways, bridges, and operating heavy and light construction equipment or related experience. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with a good driving history. Prefer CDL driver’s license with endorsements.

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