Equipment Operator II

Lubbock County•Lubbock TX 79401, TX

About The Position

The Equipment Operator II operates light and heavy equipment for construction, repair, and maintenance of county roads. The role includes transporting materials and equipment, performing routine vehicle and equipment checks and maintenance, assisting with roadway preparation and paving, and directing traffic at work sites. The operator maintains records of equipment use, maintenance, materials, and team performance, and helps determine project equipment and material needs. The position also performs general road and drainage maintenance using equipment and hand tools, and demonstrates equipment operation techniques to Equipment Operators.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three years of related and increasingly responsible experience in roadway, bridge, or construction maintenance and repair, including operation of heavy and light construction equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job duties.
Valid state driver’s license with a good driving history, which must be maintained.
Knowledge of operating and maintaining light and heavy construction equipment, final-grade techniques, and routine preventive maintenance.
Knowledge of primary hand and power tools and applicable safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
Knowledge of accepted roadway right-of-way maintenance and construction standards and processes.
Knowledge of implementing and maintaining traffic control plans under the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Advanced skill in operating road maintenance and construction equipment, troubleshooting, diagnosing equipment problems, and making field repairs and adjustments.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints and apply safety practices and procedures.
Ability to safely operate road construction and maintenance equipment and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to reason, exercise sound judgment, work independently and efficiently, maintain accurate records, manage time, and organize multiple tasks.
Ability to coordinate assigned staff and work effectively with others.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees and officials, outside agencies, and the public.
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment used in county road construction, repair, and maintenance, including tractors, skid loaders, rollers, excavators, asphalt maintenance units, backhoes, dozers, graders, loaders, and other equipment.
Assist or oversee flaggers and direct traffic at construction sites; place signs and cones according to TMUTCD standards.
Maintain records of equipment mileage, servicing, minor maintenance, hours, unit numbers, destinations, materials, time, team performance, and job-site issues.
Estimate and recommend materials and equipment needed for projects, and request necessary tools, supplies, and materials.
Follow blueprints and established standards for roads, culverts, drainage, maintenance, and construction work.
Perform general construction and maintenance tasks, including excavation, brush cutting, drainage ditch cleaning, and removal of debris from culverts.
Conduct pre- and post-operation vehicle and equipment inspections and perform routine maintenance, field repairs, and adjustments.
Use hand tools for tasks such as digging trenches, filling excavations, mixing concrete, cutting brush and trees, and removing driftwood and debris.
Drive trucks and tractor-trailers to haul materials to construction and repair sites.
Operate rollers and other heavy equipment for road paving, and operate loaders to load and unload materials and equipment.
Assist with road base preparation, subgrading, and finish blading before paving.
Assist with pothole repairs, shoulder reconstruction, and crack sealing by patching, tamping, packing, and leveling materials.
Demonstrate equipment operation techniques to Equipment Operators.
Perform other work as assigned.