Light Equipment Operator III - Road and Bridge - 1

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains equipment used for road maintenance; and assists in the construction and repair of county roads and bridges. This role involves operating various types of equipment for road maintenance and construction projects, performing equipment maintenance, and assisting with road repair tasks. The position requires adherence to safety standards and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, often under challenging conditions.

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).
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, and walk.
Ability to 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.