Operator, III, Equipment-Precinct 4

Tarrant County; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking an Operative for specialized heavy construction equipment for the maintenance and construction of roads and city projects. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and traffic control at work sites.

The position offers comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits, along with the requirement of a Class A CDL upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL and a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate different types of specialized/heavy equipment.
• Perform road maintenance and construction tasks.
• Maintain and control traffic at work site.

Skills

Specialized equipment operation

Traffic control

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy construction equipment

Job description

Summary

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

Benefits

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate different types of specialized/heavy equipment.
• Perform road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment.
• Transport equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and control traffic at work site.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and report needed repairs.
• May perform general landscape maintenance.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Background Check

Must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing. Tarrant County will conduct background checks that include 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Required to stoop, bend, push, pull, lift heavy objects up to 100 pounds, expose to hazardous chemicals and extreme heat and cold.