Lead Equipment Operator IV – CDL-A

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement benefits

13 paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to support maintenance and construction of county roads and city projects in the Fort Worth area.

The role requires operating complex heavy equipment, transporting gear, and maintaining safety and traffic standards on site. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is mandatory within 30 days of hire, plus several years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience.
• An additional four (4) years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma.
• A Class A CDL is required upon hire, and a tanker endorsement is required within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Must have advanced knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operates different types of complex, specialized/heavy equipment.
• Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment.
• Transports equipment and supplies to and from the job site.
• Ensures/implements and maintains traffic control standards at work site; inspects and manages precinct sign inventory and replacement.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs.
• Maintains job site safety standards.
• May develop work schedules, evaluate lower-level employees, and prioritize jobs.
• May order supplies.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Schedule coordination

Supply ordering

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Tanker's endorsement within 30 days

Advanced knowledge of equipment operation

Job description

Tarrant County is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to support maintenance and construction of county roads and city projects in the Fort Worth area.

The role requires operating complex heavy equipment, transporting gear, and maintaining safety and traffic standards on site. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is mandatory within 30 days of hire, plus several years of related experience.