EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - Precinct 3

Tarrant County; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to perform maintenance and construction of county roads and city projects, operating various heavy machines, transporting equipment, and controlling traffic at worksites.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with a minimum of two years of related experience. A Class A CDL is required upon hire, and tanker endorsement within 30 days. Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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
• 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.

Summary

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

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.