EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - Precinct 1

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking an Equipment Operator to support maintenance and construction of county roads and city projects. You will operate trucks and light equipment, perform related duties, and help with traffic control at worksites.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a valid Class C license; Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is due within eight months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year related experience.
• An additional four years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma.
• A current and valid Class C driver license is required upon hire.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is required within eight months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates and/or drives truck or light equipment.
• Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment.
• May transport equipment and supplies.
• Controls traffic flow at work site.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety compliance

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Four years experience substitute

Tools

Class C driver license

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Job description

Summary

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates and/or drives truck or light equipment
• Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment
• May transport equipment and supplies
• Controls traffic flow at work site
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience.
• An additional four (4) years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma.
• 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.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, push and pull. May have to lift heavy boxes or objects up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Exposure to extreme heat and cold.