EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - Precinct 4

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking an equipment operator to support the maintenance and construction of county roads and city projects. You will operate trucks or light machinery and perform related duties at a work site.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of related experience, and holds a valid Class C driver license. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within eight months of hire, with exposure to heat, cold, and chemicals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience; 4 years may substitute for diploma.
• Class C driver's license required on hire; Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 8 months.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work around hazardous conditions.

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

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

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.
• 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.

Background Checks

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.