Heavy Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge
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! Operates all light and heavy construction equipment for road construction and drainage improvement. Responsible for scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment. Sprays Herbicide and insecticide chemicals Assists with construction projects including concrete and asphalt; Patches potholes requiring intense hand work Excavates ditches and set culverts to proper elevations Finishes concrete work and repairs. Performs shop duties and all duties of lower level positions as necessary. May supervise the work of a work crew on a project basis as lead person. Held accountable for all equipment used 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
- 2 years job related experience as an equipment operator
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions within time constraints
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to operate required heavy equipment
- Knowledge of road design and/or drainage channel design construction and maintenance
- Good driving skills
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with other employees
- Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Operates all light and heavy construction equipment for road construction and drainage improvement.
- Responsible for scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Sprays Herbicide and insecticide chemicals
- Assists with construction projects including concrete and asphalt
- Patches potholes requiring intense hand work
- Excavates ditches and set culverts to proper elevations
- Finishes concrete work and repairs.
- Performs shop duties and all duties of lower level positions as necessary.
- May supervise the work of a work crew on a project basis as lead person.
- Held accountable for all equipment used 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.
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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
