Heavy Equipment Operator III - Road and Bridge - 6
Brazos County•Bryan, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Operates and maintains equipment used for road construction and maintenance; and assists in the construction and repair of county roads, culverts, ditches, and bridges.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience.
- Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement (valid).
- Methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of roadways; safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of heavy and light motorized equipment.
- Operate equipment used in road construction and maintenance; service and make minor repairs on equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers; and maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
Responsibilities
- Operates various types of equipment for county road maintenance and construction projects, including 18-wheeler, backhoe, rubber tire loader, steel roller, rubber roller, tractor and shredder, bulldozer, dump truck and water truck.
- Maintains equipment, including checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and making appropriate adjustments.
- Patches, tamps, packs, and levels hot mix, dirt, or other materials during road repair.
- Smooths road surfaces.
- Clears ditches and culverts.
- Installs and repairs culverts.
- Performs work with hand tools, including digging trenches, cutting down trees and brush, and removing driftwood and debris from culverts.
- Loads heavy equipment, standard hand tools, and road maintenance materials onto haul truck.
- Drives trucks to haul materials to and from work sites.
- Surveys roads for potential hazards.
- May dispose of animal carcasses.
- May direct traffic at work sites as needed; secures appropriate hazardous warning signs.
- Secures appropriate hazardous warning signs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
