Equipment Operator

Comal County•New Braunfels, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs both routine and skilled heavy physical work related to road construction and right-of-way maintenance tasks. Must demonstrate experience in operating crew assigned equipment, hand tools, and power tools. Will have contact with the public and must be able to perform strenuous work in the outdoors under all weather conditions.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
At least one (1) to two (2) years of experience in roadway maintenance and construction or related work is required.
Must be able to read & understand Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used as part of job; as well as applicable safety rules & regulations.
Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tank vehicle and air brake endorsement.
Must provide a three (3) year driving history record in order to operate County vehicles.
Able to establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with other employees.
Able to perform strenuous work in the outdoors under all weather conditions.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
Able to write simple correspondence.
Able to add and subtract using whole numbers.
Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out general written or oral instructions.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Assists with accomplishing tasks related to roadway maintenance including the use of a rotary broom, roller, and motor grader.
Assists in accomplishing tasks related to right-of-way maintenance including tree trimming safety awareness, wheel loader, backhoe/front end loader, and skid steer.
Assists in accomplishing tasks related to traffic control signage and marking including flagging in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device.
Demonstrates the application and use of assigned crew tools, equipment, and vehicles in an effective and safe manner.
Conducts preventive maintenance to ensure proper working order.
Hauls equipment, as directed, to support tasks related to roadway maintenance, right-of-way maintenance, vegetative maintenance, and traffic control signage and marking.
Knows how to haul and tie down equipment and is familiar with equipment preventative maintenance.
Knows and implements the Comal County Accident Prevention Plan.
Attendance is an essential function of the job.