EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IV - Precinct 1

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to maintain and construct county roads and city projects. Proficiency with complex machinery, safety adherence, and basic maintenance are essential.

The role includes transporting equipment, enforcing traffic control, and coordinating with crews. A Class A CDL is required on hire, with tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years related experience; 4 years can substitute for HS.
• Class A CDL required on hire; tanker endorsement within 30 days.
• Advanced knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operates various heavy equipment.
• Performs road work while operating machinery.
• Transports equipment and supplies to sites.
• Maintains traffic control and inspects signs.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and reports repairs.
• Maintains job site safety standards.
• May schedule work and supervise lower-level staff.
• May order supplies and assist with related duties.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road maintenance

Traffic control

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Team scheduling

Supply ordering

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

1. Operates different types of complex, specialized/heavy equipment.
2. Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment.
3. Transports equipment and supplies to and from the job site.
4. Ensures/implements and maintains traffic control standards at work site; inspects and manages precinct sign inventory and replacement.
5. Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs.
6. Maintains job site safety standards.
7. May develop work schedules, evaluate lower-level employees, and prioritize jobs.
8. May order supplies.
9. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years 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 advanced 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.