Heavy Equipment Operator II - Roads & Bridges

Denton County, Texas; Argyle (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Denton County is hiring a Driver/Equipment Operator II to maintain roads and bridges, operating compactors, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other heavy equipment.

You will perform traffic control, patching, culvert installation, brush removal, sign installation, and routine equipment maintenance, with on-call duties during storms. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class B CDL with N endorsement (and Class A with N preferred), plus at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and a minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver’s License issued by the State of Texas.
• Driver’s License with "N" endorsement issued by the State of Texas is required within 3 months of employment.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with "N" endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs traffic control such as flagging, setting barricades and cones, hauling equipment and is on-call during storms and other weather-related issues.
• Loads all equipment and tools necessary to perform off site jobs.
• Drives diesel and non-diesel trucks to haul gravel, dirt, and asphalt as necessary.
• Operates heavy equipment utilized by the Department, such as heavy dump trucks and tandem trucks.
• Cuts brush, trees and other growth at roadsides, utilizing power equipment such as mowers, tractors, and chain saws.
• Removes trash and debris from county right of way and hauls refuse for deposit at specified locations.
• Directs traffic at construction sites as necessary.
• Attaches road signs to posts using various hand and power tools; digs holes and sets signs with cement.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Operates one or more types of equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges such as: compactors, front end loaders, farm tractors, and tractor trailers.
• Receives instruction and trains other employees in the use of equipment, as time and workload permits.
• Performs equipment inspections to ensure proper function; washes equipment as necessary.
• Cleans and maintains equipment; checks equipment for proper function and damage before and after use to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Performs flood control duties as required.
• Fuels equipment as necessary.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Skills

Traffic control

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Class B CDL

Class A CDL with N endorsement preferred

Job description

Denton County is hiring a Driver/Equipment Operator II to maintain roads and bridges, operating compactors, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other heavy equipment.

You will perform traffic control, patching, culvert installation, brush removal, sign installation, and routine equipment maintenance, with on-call duties during storms. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class B CDL with N endorsement (and Class A with N preferred), plus at least two years of related experience.