Senior Equipment Operator: Roads & Heavy Equipment

Tarrant County College District; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to support road maintenance and construction projects. The role involves operating various specialized machines, transporting equipment, and ensuring traffic safety at work sites.

Candidates must have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 30 days, and at least two years of related experience. A high school diploma or GED is required with potential substitution for additional experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates different types of specialized/heavy equipment.
• Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment.
• Transports equipment and supplies.
• Maintains and controls traffic at work site.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs.
• May perform general landscape maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A CDL

Tank endorsement within 30 days

Job description

Tarrant County is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to support road maintenance and construction projects. The role involves operating various specialized machines, transporting equipment, and ensuring traffic safety at work sites.

Candidates must have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 30 days, and at least two years of related experience. A high school diploma or GED is required with potential substitution for additional experience.