Senior Equipment Operator — Road & Bridge Specialist

Lubbock-County-; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform a range of construction and maintenance tasks on county roads and bridges. You will operate various machines, assist with patching and crack sealing, and help set up work zones while ensuring safety and compliance with vehicle codes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and extensive field experience; a CDL with endorsements is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least nine years of experience.
• CDL driver’s license with endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates equipment operation techniques to Equipment Operators.
• Assists with patching, tamping, packing, and leveling dirt, asphalt, or other materials during pothole repair, reconstruction of road shoulders, and crack sealing.
• Operates light and heavy equipment such as motor grader, wheel loader, dozer asphalt distributor, roller, water truck, recycler, mowers, shredders, rotary broom, chip spreader, rough carpenter, vibrating and steel wheel rollers, backhoe, fencing erector, road sweeper, concrete finisher, and other equipment used in the construction and repair of county roads at an advanced level.
• Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required and in a timely manner.
• Assist with prepare work zones and perform traffic control. Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.
• Perform routine inspection checking oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure vehicles are in proper condition prior to operating.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects/repairs to supervisor.
• Drivers tractor-trailer truck for hauling materials to construction or repair sites (if a CDL holders).
• Performs welding duties, including welding parts together and repairing broken or cracked parts.
• Operates front-end loader or track loader to load/unload materials and equipment.
• Performs work with hand tools, including digging trenches, filling excavations, mixing concrete, cutting down trees and brush, removing driftwood and debris from culverts, clearing of brush, and cleaning of drainage ditches.
• Replaces and repairs signs and signposts, including welding and cutting signs and metals as needed
• Works independently to complete assigned task/duties and may lead the work of other equipment operators.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Maintenance checks

Paperwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lubbock County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform a range of construction and maintenance tasks on county roads and bridges. You will operate various machines, assist with patching and crack sealing, and help set up work zones while ensuring safety and compliance with vehicle codes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and extensive field experience; a CDL with endorsements is preferred.