Light Equipment Operator III - Road and Bridge - 1

Brazos County • Bryan, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains equipment used for road maintenance; and assists in the construction and repair of county roads and bridges.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent; or any combination of equivalent education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• At least one year of experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement (valid).
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Must frequently bend, stoop, squat, and walk.
• Must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as tools and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of roadways.
• Knowledge of safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of light motorized equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment used in road construction and maintenance.
• Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment.
• Ability to apply safety standards to prevent hazards.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to 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 steel roller, rubber roller, boom mower, tractor and blade, haul truck, dump truck and water truck.
• Maintains equipment, including checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and making appropriate adjustments.
• Smooths road surfaces.
• Clears ditches and culverts.
• Mows ditches and rights-of-way as needed.
• Assists with basic maintenance of fences and bridges.
• Performs work with hand tools, including digging trenches, cutting down trees and brush, and removing driftwood and debris from culverts.
• Drives trucks to haul materials to and from work sites.
• Directs traffic at work sites as needed.
• Assists with patching, tamping, packing, and leveling coal mix, dirt, or other materials during road repair.
• Loads light equipment, standard hand tools, and road maintenance materials onto haul truck.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, such as, mailbox installations.
• Secures appropriate hazardous warning signs.

What This Job Offers

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