Operator, III, Equipment-Precinct 4

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superior health benefits

Retirement plan

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking an individual to operate specialized/heavy construction equipment for the maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects. The candidate will perform various duties such as operating equipment, transporting supplies, and maintaining traffic control at the work site.

To qualify, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, with at least two years of related experience. A Class A CDL is required upon hire, with additional endorsements needed within thirty days. The position requires physical capability to handle heavy objects and exposure to various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience required or more experience in lieu of a diploma.
• Class A CDL required upon hire and tanker endorsement within 30 days.
• Must possess basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate different types of specialized/heavy equipment.
• Perform road maintenance or construction duties.
• Transport equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and control traffic at work site.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• May perform general landscape maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Maintenance knowledge

Basic knowledge of safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Operate specialized/heavy construction equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects.

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.

Responsibilities

1. Operates different types of specialized/heavy equipment
2. Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment
3. Transports equipment and supplies
4. Maintains and controls traffic at work site
5. Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs
6. May perform general landscape maintenance
7. Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum of two (2) years of 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 basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

If hired, you must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.

Background Check

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include financial reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Requirements & Safety

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, push and pull. May have to lift heavy boxes or objects up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Exposure to extreme heat and cold.