Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge

Fort Bend County; Needville (TX); On-site; USD 25,223 - 31,533; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County, located in Needville, Texas, is seeking dedicated individuals for essential duties including spraying herbicide and insecticide chemicals, performing concrete work, and maintaining county roads and ditches.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and at least 1 year of related experience. The starting salary ranges from $18.31 to $22.89 hourly, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1 year job related work experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Sprays herbicide and insecticide chemicals.
• Performs concrete work.
• Repairs signs, fences and watergates.
• Patches pot holes.
• Grades elevations.

Skills

Good driving skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sprays herbicide and insecticide chemicals.
• Performs concrete work.
• Performs work with road crew.
• Patches pot holes.
• Grades elevations.
• Repairs signs, fences and watergates.
• Repairs Bridges
• Mows County ditches and road easements.
• Performs shop duties and utility person duties as needed.
• Held accountable for equipment and uniforms issued.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1year job related work experience.
• Good driving skills and valid Texas Driver's License.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with other employees.

STARTING SALARY RANGE

$18.31 - $22.89 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE

Upon filling position

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.