Heavy Equipment Operator IV - Road and Bridge

County Of Brazos; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas county government agency is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator IV responsible for operating and maintaining equipment used for road construction and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience and a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with endorsements. This position requires knowledge of safety standards and the ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with necessary endorsements.
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment for road construction and maintenance.
• Perform road repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety and proper operation of heavy machinery.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Heavy machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator IV - Road and Bridge

TX, United States

Job Description

General Summary:
Operates and maintains equipment used for road construction and maintenance; and assists in the construction and repair of county roads, culverts, ditches, and bridges.

Essential Duties:
Operates various types of equipment for county road maintenance and construction projects, including 18‑wheeler, asphalt distributor, backhoe, rubber tire loader, steel roller, rubber roller, tractor and shredder, bulldozer, dump truck and water truck. Maintains equipment, checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and making appropriate adjustments; patches, tampes, packs, and levels hot mix, dirt, or other materials during road repair; smooths road surfaces; clears ditches and culverts; installs and repairs culverts; performs work with hand tools, including digging trenches, cutting down trees and brush, and removing driftwood and debris from culverts; loads heavy equipment, standard hand tools, and road maintenance materials onto haul truck; drives trucks to haul materials to and from work sites; surveys roads for potential hazards; may dispose of animal carcasses; may direct traffic at work sites as needed; secures appropriate hazardous warning signs.

Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision
Received: From Area Supervisor
Given: This is a non‑supervisory position.

Education

Required: High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience

Required: At least three years of experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred: none specified.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required: Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsements (valid). Preferred: none specified.

Physical Demands

Typical: Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Must frequently bend, stoop, squat, and walk. Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as tools and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Typical: Knowledge of methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of roadways; safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of heavy and light motorized equipment. Operate equipment used in road construction and maintenance; service and make minor repairs on equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; tolerate outside working conditions; work effectively and cooperatively with co‑workers; maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities.

Work Environment

Typical: The noise level is frequently loud. The employee is constantly required to work closely with others as part of a team, is frequently exposed to danger, and occasionally required to perform tedious, exacting work, switch from one task to another, and work under time pressures to meet deadlines.

About Us

Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population as of the 2020 U.S. Census was 233,849. The county seat is Bryan. Brazos County is named for the Brazos River, which forms its western border.