Light Equipment Operator

Cameron County • Brownsville, TX

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About The Position

Performs technical work maintaining, repairing, and constructing road and drainage infrastructure, including roadways, drainage structures, and grounds. The position carries out routine maintenance, identifies corrective actions, answers maintenance questions, and maintains repair documents and records. It operates and maintains road construction equipment, performs roadway and drainage work, and may be called on to help the community prepare for, respond to, and recover from severe weather events. This is a Civil Service covered position; testing and probationary requirements follow the applicable sections of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience performing technical and/or repair work while operating light to heavy road construction equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Texas Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light to heavy road construction equipment, including motor graders, pavers, rollers, chip spreaders, loaders, backhoes, and tractors, to construct and maintain streets and drainage structures.
• Inspect equipment using daily checklists, check work areas for safety risks, and identify needed corrective actions.
• Estimate materials needed for road and culvert construction or repair.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on road construction equipment and patch roadways and pavement.
• Install culverts, perform ditch work, and construct driveways using a backhoe.
• Operate an excavator for shoulder widening and cleaning drainage ditches; operate rollers, sheep-foot rollers, and blue tops.
• Provide flagger assistance on road projects and use power tools safely.
• Assist with picking up trash, debris, and tires.
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools carefully and as instructed.
• Operate heavy equipment on occasion.
• Be on call and/or on duty to assist the community in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from severe weather events.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance protection.
• Life insurance protection.
• Sick leave.
• Annual leave.
• Retirement system.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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