Heavy Equipment Operator II

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Road & Bridge Department. The role operates and maintains a wide range of construction equipment, supports roadways, bridges, and related infrastructure, and performs material loading, hauling, and light maintenance tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a valid state commercial driver’s license with a clean driving history.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Requires one year of related construction, maintenance, or equipment operation experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Willingness to complete ICS 100, 200, 300 and 400 after hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains road paving construction equipment, including motor graders, rollers, loaders, tractors, dump trucks, tandem dump trucks, backhoes, water trucks, paving machines, and reclaimers.
• Loads and unloads large amounts and weights of materials and debris to and from trucks.
• Drives a medium-sized truck to transport personnel, supplies, and materials.
• May flag traffic as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic flagging

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston.

General Description

The purpose of this class is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment to assist in the construction, repair and maintenance of county streets, drainage systems, beaches, and related infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Operates and maintains road paving construction equipment, including motor graders, rollers, loaders, tractors, dump trucks, tandem dump trucks, backhoes, water trucks, paving machines, and reclaimers.
• Operates haul truck, including load, tie down, and transport of equipment.
• Patches roadways, cuts brush, and picks up and disposes of trash and brush.
• Loads and unloads large amounts and weights of materials and debris to and from trucks.
• Drives a medium-sized truck to transport personnel, supplies, and materials.
• May flag traffic as needed.
• May perform housekeeping and facilities maintenance functions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Requires one year of experience in construction, maintenance or repairs of roadways, bridges, and operating heavy and light construction equipment or closely related experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery and chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level

2 Flood / 3 FM Lateral Roads / 3 Beach

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Ability and willingness to complete IC S 100, 200, 300 and 400 after hire.

Department and Salary

Department: Road & Bridge Salary: $42,428.00

Equal Opportunity Statement 1

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact HR

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Mission and Values

Our mission is to be an Employer of Choice in Galveston County.

The Galveston County Human Resources Department will operate at a level of excellence in every endeavor.

We will provide outstanding customer service, practice best-practices both strategically and tactically in Human Resources processes and guidance, and perform our responsibilities with transparency, trust, integrity, efficiency and accountability.

Equal Opportunity Statement 2

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.