Road Maintenance Equipment Operator

Lubbock County; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock County is seeking an Equipment Operator I to perform varied road maintenance tasks, operate light and heavy equipment, and assist with bridge and drainage work on county roadways.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license; CDL is preferred. The position carries routine hours with on-site work and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires one year of experience in construction, maintenance, or repairs of roadways, bridges, and operating heavy and light construction equipment or related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with a good driving history. Prefer CDL driver’s license with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates light and heavy equipment, including track and pneumatic tire excavation equipment, loaders, asphalt paving machines, backhoes and dozers, motor graders, steel drum, and pneumatic tire compaction machines, and other equipment.
• Performs traffic control at the job site to ensure a safe working environment and directs traffic.
• Maintains an accurate daily record of team performance, materials utilized, equipment deployed, and other job site issues.
• Operates heavy equipment under supervision for emergency relief or training purposes.
• Replaces and repairs signs and signposts, welds and cuts signs and metals as needed.
• Performs work with hand tools, digs trenches, mixes concrete, cuts down trees, and clears debris from culverts.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Record keeping

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lubbock County is seeking an Equipment Operator I to perform varied road maintenance tasks, operate light and heavy equipment, and assist with bridge and drainage work on county roadways.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license; CDL is preferred. The position carries routine hours with on-site work and adherence to safety standards.