EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - Precinct 2 Kennedale

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

13 paid holidays

Retirement plan (TCDRS)

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a dependable Equipment Operator to support the maintenance and construction of county roads and city projects. The role involves operating trucks or light equipment, performing related maintenance, and assisting in material transport at active work sites.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a Class C license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within eight months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of related experience; four years of related experience may substitute for the diploma.
• A current and valid Class C driver license is required on hire.
• A 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 the work site.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Truck driving

Traffic control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

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

• 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.

A 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.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at [phone].