Equipment Operator III

Hidalgo County, TX • Hidalgo, TX

79d

About The Position

Performs advanced (senior-level) road construction and maintenance work; Work involves the specialized operation of complex medium and heavy road construction equipment used for repair, maintenance, and construction programs; work may involve some instruction or supervision. Works under general supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) required.
• Two (2) years of experience working with light, medium and heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, paver, motor grader.
• Knowledge and ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

• Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Performs safety inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• May act as a crew leader in the field.
• Provides assistance during emergency situations involving flooding and/or severe weather.
• Provides knowledge of or the ability to learn the use of surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.
• Sets up work zone to ensure adequate safety of workers; ensures proper warning signs are erected at construction and maintenance project sites.
• Grades roads, spreads caliche and assists in the construction and opening of new roads.
• Cleans/clears or builds bar ditches according to surrounding ground elevations and availability of drainage.
• Operates a variety of types of gasoline and diesel equipment and light and heavy equipment involved in construction and maintenance projects.
• Prepares daily reports and logs related to quantities of materials used, types of equipment, work hours, and project status.
• Performs routine and preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Performs general maintenance/manual labor as required.
• Loads trucks; hauls dirt, gravel, caliche, water, garbage, and/or the materials and equipment to designated areas and unloads truck.
• Performs traffic control set up on job sites to ensure safe working environments.
• Reports and/or repairs malfunctions on light and heavy equipment.
• May work on the reconstruction or rehabilitation of streets, surface maintenance, traffic control, or drainage zones.
• Maintains vehicle in ready working condition, including fuel, proper lubrication, and cleaning.
• May be required to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specification for road or other construction.
• Works effectively and cooperatively with other crewmembers.
• May train and/or supervise the work of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees