HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

ZipRecruiter; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipality is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to handle maintenance and construction of road and drainage infrastructure. The role involves operating various construction equipment, performing routine maintenance, and requires a high school diploma or GED along with a Texas Class B CDL. Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans are included with this position.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Sick and annual leave

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Direct deposit payroll

Qualifications

• Requires 4 years of experience with road construction equipment.
• Texas Class B CDL required, with tank and air brakes endorsements.
• Hazardous Material Endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains light to heavy construction equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Estimates materials for road and culvert construction.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Awareness

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy Construction Equipment

Survey Equipment

Job description

Job Title: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

PAY GRADE: 112 - $35,884.00 minimum salary

Purpose of Classification

Performs technical work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of road and drainage infrastructure. Responsibilities include maintaining existing roadways, drainage structures, and grounds, performing routine maintenance, identifying corrective actions, answering maintenance questions, and maintaining repair records.

Essential Functions

1. Operates and maintains light to heavy construction equipment such as motor graders, pavers, rollers, chip spreaders, loaders, backhoes, and tractors for street and drainage work.
2. Checks damaged equipment daily, assesses work areas for safety risks, and performs minor maintenance and repairs on construction equipment.
3. Estimates materials needed for road and culvert construction or repairs.
4. Uses survey equipment to set and verify ground elevations for road improvements.
5. Installs culverts, performs ditch work, operates backhoe and excavator for shoulder widening and drainage cleaning.
6. Acts as a flagger during road projects and safely operates power tools.
7. Assists with trash, debris, and tire cleanup.
8. Transports materials and heavy equipment, including semi-trailers, and maintains tools and machinery.
9. Must be on call to assist with severe weather events.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED plus four (4) years of experience in technical or repair work with road construction equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank and air brakes endorsements. Hazardous Material Endorsements are preferred.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Ability to exert medium physical effort, including lifting (up to 100 pounds), carrying, pushing, and pulling objects. Tasks may involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, and repetitive motions.

Sensory Requirements: Ability to perceive sounds and visual cues; communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Exposure to adverse conditions such as damp surfaces, fumes, odors, flammable liquids, and high noise levels.

This position is subject to a six-month probationary period and must pass a drug and alcohol evaluation.

Benefits

Includes health and life insurance, sick and annual leave, retirement, paid holidays, and direct deposit payroll.

EEO Statement: AA/EEO/MFD EMPLOYER