Equipment Operator II: Road & Bridge Maintenance

Chambers County; Anahuac (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishalicious is seeking a skilled operator to maintain county roads and bridges in good repair. The role requires operating a range of trucks and heavy equipment, performing base preparation, and assisting with bridge work.

Applicants must hold a CDL and a high school diploma or equivalent, and be willing to undergo background, physical, and drug testing before employment begins. The county emphasizes equal employment opportunities and safety on every job site.

Qualifications

• A valid Driver's License/CDL Driver's License.
• High School diploma or equivalent or an acceptable combination of experience and training.
• Any applicant conditionally selected for this position will be required to submit to a background, physical and drug testing before commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates dump trucks, asphalt distributors, water trucks, rock spreaders, and pickup trucks to haul materials, equipment, brush, and trash to or from work sites and distribute materials on road and bridge surfaces.
• Operates front-end loaders, forklifts, steel wheel and pneumatic rollers, sheep foots, gradalls, motor graders, and tractor mowers in the absence of primary operators.
• Assists in road base preparation tasks prior to paving.
• Performs tasks associated with bridge construction and repair as directed.
• Distributes asphalt to prepared road bases and seal coats roads.
• Operates jack hammers and air tamps as necessary to patch potholes in road surfaces.
• Assists in installing and clearing culverts, and removes debris from roadside ditches.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance of department equipment or vehicles including repairing flat tires, greasing components, and checking oil, fuel, and water levels; and
• Distributes sand to bridge road surfaces to improve vehicle traction during freezing weather.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Driver's License

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wishalicious is seeking a skilled operator to maintain county roads and bridges in good repair. The role requires operating a range of trucks and heavy equipment, performing base preparation, and assisting with bridge work.

Applicants must hold a CDL and a high school diploma or equivalent, and be willing to undergo background, physical, and drug testing before employment begins. The county emphasizes equal employment opportunities and safety on every job site.