Equipment Operator II

Hidalgo County; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Road Maintenance Operator to join their team. This role involves operating various light to heavy equipment for road construction and maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience with heavy machinery. Responsibilities include preparing daily reports, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety at job sites. If you are skilled in equipment operation and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in your community while developing your career in public service.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates various heavy equipment for road construction and maintenance.
• Prepares daily reports on materials, equipment, and project status.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Road Maintenance

Minor Repairs

Record Keeping

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoes

Front-end Loaders

Forklifts

Dump Trucks

Job description

Performs routine (journey-level) road construction and maintenance work. The work involves the specialized operation of light, medium, and heavy equipment used for road repair, maintenance, and construction programs. Works under general supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Additional Tasks for Higher-Level Operator:

1. Grades roads, spreads caliche, and assists in the construction and opening of new roads.
2. May clean/clear or build bar ditches according to ground elevations and drainage requirements.
3. Examines vehicles for needed repairs and routine maintenance, reporting necessary repairs.
4. Operates various gasoline and diesel equipment, including backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, and related equipment involved in road projects.
5. Prepares daily reports and logs related to materials, equipment, work hours, and project status.
6. Performs routine and preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
7. Performs general maintenance and manual labor as required.
8. Loads trucks, hauls materials, and unloads at designated sites.
9. Sets up traffic control at job sites to ensure safety.
10. Reports and repairs malfunctions on equipment.
11. May work on reconstruction or rehabilitation of streets, surface maintenance, traffic control, or drainage zones.
12. Shreds road right-of-way.
13. Assists during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, or accidents.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 1 year of experience with light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Ability and knowledge to perform minor repairs and adjustments on equipment.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration:

• Preferred: Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be insurable by the County’s insurance carrier.
• Positions of a safety-sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing per federal regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, and work performed.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation and Texas motor vehicle laws.
• Skill in operating heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions.
• Problem-solving skills in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple documents and memos.
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as assigned and adapt to changing needs.