Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge

Fort Bend County • Needville, TX

1d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Sprays herbicide and insecticide chemicals. Performs concrete work. Performs work with road crew. Patches pot holes. Grades elevations. Repairs signs, fences and watergates. Repairs Bridges Mows County ditches and road easements. Performs shop duties and utility person duties as needed. Held accountable for 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. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1year job related work experience.
• Good driving skills and valid Texas Driver's License.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Sprays herbicide and insecticide chemicals.
• Performs concrete work.
• Performs work with road crew.
• Patches pot holes.
• Grades elevations.
• Repairs signs, fences and watergates.
• Repairs Bridges Mows County ditches and road easements.
• Performs shop duties and utility person duties as needed.
• Held accountable for 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.
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
• Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
• FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

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