Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator I / II - Sinton

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: Road and Bridge Pct. #1

Pay Grade: 105 / 106

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for maintaining County roads, bridges, and drainage systems and repairing and maintaining pertinent equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates equipment such as trucks, backhoes, motor graders, and front-end loaders;
• Hauls materials for repairs;
• Cleans and maintains ditches and roads;
• Hauls and disposes of debris;
• Repairs bridges as needed;
• Installs and cleans culvert pipes;
• Mows, weed-eats, etc. ditches and related areas on County roads;
• Services and maintains equipment;
• Erects, removes, and maintains road signs as necessary; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of related work experience in heavy equipment operation and/or construction;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License – HEO I
• Commercial Driver’s License and seven (7) years Motor Grader operator experience – HEO II

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical standard exam as described personnel handbook; and
• Must provide reliable transportation when a county vehicle is not available to perform job duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pertinent equipment and tool safety rules;
• Knowledge of basic mechanical operations;
• Knowledge of county ordinances, policies, and procedures;
• Skill in operation of heavy road equipment and repair tools;
• Skill in basic mechanical repair and construction;
• Skill in planning and organizing work;
• Skill in interpersonal relations;
• Skill in verbal and written communication;
• Ability to follow orders and initiate performance;
• Ability to read and understand work orders, timesheets, projections, safety data sheets, road signs, maps, and equipment maintenance manuals;
• Ability to calculate numbers in order to determine quantity and cost of materials needed for jobs;
• Ability to write memos, work orders, and work logs;
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with other employees and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work requires a higher demand for physical effort, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Tasks may require the ability to sit, kneel, crouch, squat crawl, bend, twist, climb, lift, hear, and talk while performing duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions for prolonged periods. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/hostile citizens.

Full-Time Regular Position

Base Salary HEO I : $2,790.67 Monthly

Base Salary HEO II: $2,986.53 Monthly / CDL & Seven (7) Years Motor Grader Experience Requirement

Salary: Based on Experience

Deadline for Applications: Open Until Filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,790.67 - $3,733.09 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Driver's License (Required)
• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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