Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge

Fort Bend County • Needville, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking an Equipment Operator for its Road & Bridge department. This role involves operating equipment to maintain county infrastructure, including spraying chemicals, repairing signs and fences, performing concrete work, patching potholes, grading drainage channels, and mowing easements. The position also requires preparing reports on chemical usage, spreading seeds and fertilizer, and performing shop duties. The operator is accountable for all issued equipment and uniforms and must participate in emergency management activities during local disasters as directed. Fort Bend County is a growing community that values diversity and inclusivity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• One year of job related experience.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Good driving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills along with the ability to deal effectively with other employees, follow instructions and complete assignments within time constraints.
• Herbicide and Insecticide Certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Sprays herbicide and insecticide chemicals along drainage channels, ditches and road easements.
• Repairs signs, fences and watergates; performs concrete work.
• Patches pot holes and grades drainage channels and elevations.
• Mows county drainage channels, ditches and road easements.
• Prepares and submits reports regarding chemical usage.
• Sprays and spreads seeds and fertilizer along drainage channels and easements.
• Performs shop duties and other duties as necessary.
• Accountable for all equipment and uniforms issued.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED