Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage District

Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX

1d • $21 - $26

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! Maintains equipment on a scheduled basis; maintains maintenance records. Grades ditches, elevations, drainage channels, sets culverts and finishes concrete work. Performs shop duties as needed. Assists with construction projects. Supervises a work crew on a project basis. Assists other employees with their duties; performs work of lower level positions as necessary. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years job related experience as an Equipment Operator
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License
• Herbicide and Insecticide Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment
• Good driving skills and thorough knowledge of and ability to operate required heavy equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete assignment in a timely fashion
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment on a scheduled basis
• Maintains maintenance records
• Grades ditches, elevations, drainage channels
• Sets culverts and finishes concrete work
• Performs shop duties as needed
• Assists with construction projects
• Supervises a work crew on a project basis
• Assists other employees with their duties
• Performs work of lower level positions as necessary
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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