Equipment Operator I/CDL Driver

Jefferson County • Pine, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator I/CDL Driver is an entry-level position within the Equipment Operator series. This role involves performing unskilled and semi-skilled duties in operating vehicles and equipment essential for the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads and right-of-ways. Responsibilities include operating various light and medium equipment such as weed trimmers, chainsaws, demolition saws, mowers, skid steers, small compaction rollers, patch trucks, sweepers, crack seal/fill machines, front-end loaders, backhoes, and single-axel and tandem axel trucks. Duties may also encompass operating equipment for asphalt overlay preparation, hauling materials, assisting with graveling roads, shoveling, raking, sweeping, traffic control, and snow and ice control, with specific tasks varying by district. The position requires availability for emergency response and snow removal operations 24/7, with the ability to report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one-year work-related experience in the operation of equipment and/or vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
• Must be at least 18 years old by hire date.
• Valid Driver’s License for 2 consecutive years prior to hire date.
• If from out of state, must obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class B or A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake restriction removed as well as a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card at the time of hire.
• Must have Tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• May be required to obtain Flagger, Traffic Control Supervisor, Stormwater Management, and/or Erosion Control certifications.
• May be required to obtain a Class A CDL or a Hazmat endorsement.
• Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.
• Must not have any major violations, and no more than one DUI, DWI, DWAI conviction in the past three years.
• Must provide a valid Commercial Driver's License and DOT medical card, and current copy of your full CDLIS Motor Vehicle Record at the time of interview, if you currently hold a CDL.
• Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with road construction or maintenance
• Experience with asphalt operations
• Experience with public works

Responsibilities

• Perform road maintenance operations, including milling asphalt, repaving roads, filling potholes, applying crack-seal, repairing concrete, street sweeping, maintaining gutters and drainage, gravel road maintenance, and snow removal from county-maintained roadways.
• Ensure roads are clear during snow events by performing snowplow and sweeping operations.
• Safely operate and drive equipment or vehicles while performing construction, maintenance, and other work.
• Perform equipment and vehicle pre/post-trip inspections as defined by federal guidelines and inspect other items affecting safe operations.
• Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance, as necessary.
• Inspect and prepare all equipment for use by performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on trucks and equipment, including fueling, cleaning, lubricating, and changing tires.
• Plan and request maintenance service and repair for specific equipment.
• Prepare equipment for specific uses by making necessary modifications.
• Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by reporting to your assigned shop within one hour of being called.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement matching
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• PPE including Winter Coat, Insulated Bibs & Other Clothing, Hard Hat, Vests & Safety Glasses Gloves, and Ear Protection
• Reimbursements for Safety Toe Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Snow Removal Training
• Well Maintained Late Model Equipment & Trucks
• Promotion Opportunities
• Starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
• 12 Paid Holidays (96 hours) Per Year
• Up to 160 hours Paid Time Off Per Year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees