EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - Pct. 3

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in local government is seeking skilled operators for specialized heavy construction equipment. This role is crucial for maintaining and constructing county roads and city projects, ensuring safety and efficiency at all work sites. Candidates must possess a strong background in equipment operation, traffic control, and routine maintenance. With a commitment to employee welfare, Tarrant County offers superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to community infrastructure while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take on the challenge, apply now!

Benefits

Superior health benefits

Retirement benefits

Insurance benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of related work experience.
• Class A CDL required upon hire with tanker endorsement within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy construction equipment for road maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance and reports repairs needed.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Traffic Control

Routine Maintenance

Landscaping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Construction Equipment

Trucks

Job description

Operate specialized/heavy construction equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects.
POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

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

Responsibilities:

1. Operates different types of specialized/heavy equipment.
2. Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment.
3. Transports equipment and supplies.
4. Maintains and controls traffic at work site.
5. Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs.
6. May perform general landscape maintenance.
7. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: You must fill out the work history and education sections of the application to show you have years of experience/education as required by the hiring department or be disqualified.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED + two (2) full-time years of related work experience.
~OR~
Six (6) full-time years of related work experience.

A Class A CDL is required upon hire.
Tanker endorsement is required within 30 days of hire for all positions that involve the operation of tank vehicles as defined by federal regulations.

Must have basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

(THE SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) FOR THIS POSITION MUST TAKE AND PASS A PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG TEST.) If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.

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.

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.