EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - Precinct 3

Tarrant County College; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to support road maintenance and construction projects. The role involves operating various specialized machines, transporting equipment, and ensuring traffic safety at work sites.

Candidates must have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 30 days, and at least two years of related experience. A high school diploma or GED is required with potential substitution for additional experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A CDL

Tank endorsement within 30 days

Job description

Summary

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

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].