EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - Pct. 3

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College seeks a skilled operator for equipment maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects. The role involves operating trucks and light equipment, performing maintenance duties, and ensuring traffic control at sites. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and meet physical requirements. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Superior health benefits

Retirement benefits

Insurance benefits

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus one year of related work experience.
• Five years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks or light equipment.
• Perform road maintenance or construction-related duties.
• Control traffic flow at the work site.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Traffic Control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Trucks

Light Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Operate equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects.

NOTE: You must fill out the work history and education sections of the application to demonstrate the required years of experience/education, or you will be disqualified.

Additional Information

Posting may close at any time after a sufficient number of applications are received.

Benefits: Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.

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Responsibilities

1. Operate and/or drive trucks or light equipment.
2. Perform road maintenance or construction-related duties while operating equipment.
3. Transport equipment and supplies as needed.
4. Control traffic flow at the work site.
5. Perform routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and report needed repairs.
6. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus one (1) year of related work experience, or
• Five (5) years of related work experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A current and valid Class C driver license is required upon hire.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is required within eight (8) months of hire.

Additional Requirements

The selected candidate(s) must:

• Take and pass a pre-placement physical examination and DOT drug test.
• Provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing, if hired.

Background Checks

Tarrant County will conduct background checks, including criminal background, credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational verification. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic disqualifier; each case is considered individually.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

While performing duties, the incumbent may need to:

• Lift heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
• Be exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme heat, and cold.