EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IV - Pct. 2 (Kennedale)

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for operating specialized construction equipment for road maintenance and city projects. The ideal candidate will ensure safety standards, perform routine maintenance, and manage work schedules. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience. Additional requirements include a Class A CDL and a tanker endorsement. This role involves physical demands and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Insurance Benefits

Qualifications

• Three years of related work experience or seven years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex heavy equipment for road maintenance and construction.
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure job site safety standards.
• Develop work schedules and manage lower-level employees.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Maintenance

Safety Standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description: Heavy Equipment Operator

Proficient in the operation of complex and specialized heavy construction equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects.

Positions may close at any time after a sufficient number of applications are received.

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits. For more information, please visit: http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html

1. Operate different types of complex, specialized/heavy equipment.
2. Perform road maintenance or construction duties while operating equipment.
3. Transport equipment and supplies to and from the job site.
4. Ensure and maintain traffic control standards at the work site; inspect and manage precinct sign inventory and replacement.
5. Perform routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and report needed repairs.
6. Maintain job site safety standards.
7. Develop work schedules, evaluate lower-level employees, and prioritize jobs.
8. Order supplies as needed.
9. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Note: You must complete the work history and education sections of the application to demonstrate the required years of experience and education; failure to do so will disqualify your application.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED plus three (3) full-time years of related work experience, or
• Seven (7) full-time years of related work experience.

Additional requirements:

• Class A CDL required upon hire.
• Tanker endorsement required within thirty (30) days of hire.

Must have advanced knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

The selected candidate(s) must pass a pre-placement physical examination and drug test.

Upon hire, must provide proof of educational attainment during new hire processing.

Tarrant County conducts background checks, including criminal background, financial reports, motor vehicle records, employment, and educational verification. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic disqualifier; each case is considered individually.

Physical demands include stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting objects up to 100 pounds, and exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme heat, and cold.