Job Title
Equipment Operator II - C
Pay Rate Min to Mid Range
$19.99 - $23.49
Time Type
Full time
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, shredders, fork lifts, sweepers, rollers, loaders, fuel trucks, and dump trucks used in construction and maintenance of roadways, drainage structures and parking facilities
Prepares and applies asphalt using both mechanized and non-mechanized equipment
Completes service checks, maintenance and minor repairs of various pieces of road equipment
Performs various safety related procedures at construction sites, including installation of various types of traffic control devices and directing traffic
Completes administrative logs, forms and reports
Assists in providing on-the-job training to less experienced and lower level employees
May exercise technical supervision over employees in the performance of road construction and maintenance
Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years' experience in operating light to medium road construction equipment or pavement marking equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of mechanical operations of road equipment; knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment used in road construction, maintenance, striping and pavement marking
Skill in the operation of hand tools; knowledge of safety standards and practices; skill in performing mathematical calculations
Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs; ability to utilize independent judgment. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions including construction plans; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, and the general public
Must have a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Required to be on-call 24-hours a day
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Constantly working in outdoor conditions
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, hazardous material, flammable and toxic fumes (battery acids, cleaning solvents, gasoline, etc.) rough terrain, poisonous plants, insects and animal bites, dirt, dust, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-25 pounds
Occasionally moves items weighing up to 50-100 pounds
Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Constantly moves about equipment, building, and vehicles
Constantly positions self to perform essential functions
Constantly operates tools and equipment
The following equipment is representative of the size, weight and complexity appropriate for Equipment Operator II: Roller(Sheep Foot, Flat Wheel, Pneumatic (4000 lbs. or more), Crack Sealer, Back-Hoe/Front End Loader, Pothole Patch Truck, Truck Mounted Stripers and Hand Liners, Large Sweeper(Street), Oil Distributor(under 2000 gallons), Wheel Loader(less than 3 cubic yards), Tractor Mowers (5-7 gang, slope, Batwing and Boom), and Herbicide Truck.
Temporary assignment to higher or lower level equipment may occur when necessary.
Working With Bexar County
Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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