Bridge Crew Equipment Operator - Atlanta, TX

Texas Department of Transportation • Atlanta, TX

9h

About The Position

Performs complex transportation maintenance work operating heavy equipment such as a tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, profiling/milling machine, and dump truck. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Requirements

• 1 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation at time of application
• Must have or obtain "N" endorsement within 90 days of employment
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
• Must be able to report for duty on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Class "A" Commercial Driver License with "N" endorsement
• Knowledge of: Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Skill in: Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Ability to: Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions

Responsibilities

• Monitors and completes various required reports including timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) checklist, and records work in progress.
• Operates equipment such as track hoes, skid steers, and work bridges to perform routine and complex bridge maintenance and repair activities.
• Operates one or more types of complex heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator, Heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt profiling/milling machine and dump truck.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities to include tires and equipment attachments.
• Operates tractor-trailer haul trucks to relocate heavy and light equipment including loading, securing, and unloading equipment on haul trailers in compliance with federal, state, and Department motor vehicle laws, regulations, and standards.
• Coordinates equipment operations for daily work assignments.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees