Operator B - Road and Bridge

Rockwall County, Texas•Rockwall, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to build and maintain county roads and maintain road signs. This is accomplished by operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, graders, asphalt paving equipment, and backhoes; and hauling road materials for activities such as patching roads and installing culverts.

Requirements

Ability to operate heavy equipment and obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License
Knowledge of operating all equipment such as chainsaw, dump truck, sweeper, backhoe, roller, steel wheel, compactor, air tools, hand tools, shovels, racks, weed eaters and mowers, power washer, water-truck and sand-truck
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to make decisions in accordance with policies and procedures
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects
Class A Commercial Texas Driver's License.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
Must a successfully complete a background investigation.

Responsibilities

Processes daily work orders
Repairs street signs
Installs street sign base with a sledgehammer
Inserts poles with new signs if needed
Puts out warning signs for roadwork
Cuts or trims tree limbs using chainsaw
Hauls materials to County yard and job sites
Operates heavy equipment
Removes debris (concrete, rocks, tree limbs, trash) from roadway
Performs welding/fabricating and mechanic work
Performs building maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning and repairs
Performs basic road maintenance
Repairs potholes
Replaces signs
Shovels and spreads various materials
Conducts traffic flagging
Maintains consistent visual and radio communications with other employees, operators and traveling citizens
Implements lane closures and traffic control
Services trucks and equipment
Maintains cleanliness of the work area, office and bathroom
Sands roads during inclement weather situations
Cleans streets with a street sweeper
Performs other duties as assigned