EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - Precinct 1

Tarrant-County,-Tx; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support maintenance and construction of county roads and city projects. The role involves operating various heavy machinery, performing related roadwork, transporting equipment and materials, and ensuring safe traffic control at work sites.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of relevant experience (four years may substitute diploma), and a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of related experience; four additional years may substitute for diploma.
• Class A CDL required upon hire; tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• Must have basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds; exposure to extreme heat and cold.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Equipment operation knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

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

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• An additional four (4) years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma.
• A Class A CDL is required upon hire, and a tanker endorsement is required within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Must have basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

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.