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Equipment Operator I

Job Description

Please ensure that you fill out this DPS criminal background check permission form (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application. CRIMINAL CHECKS CAN NOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. Please ensure that you fill out and attach the DOT Release form (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). We will need one for each of your previous 3 years of employers. If this step is not done your application will not be considered complete. Operates and maintains rollers, dump trucks, rough loaders, and rough dozer; assists in the construction and repair of county roads, culverts, and/or bridges; performs various work with hand tools; and occasionally operates other light and heavy equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able and willing to operate all equipment an equipment operator I runs.
• Operates rollers, dump trucks, rough loader, and rough dozer for county road maintenance and construction projects.
• Performs work with hand tools, including digging trenches, filling excavations, mixing concrete, cutting down trees and brush, and removing driftwood and debris from culverts.
• Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure certain vehicles are in proper operating condition prior to leaving for job site.
• Drives tractor-trailer truck, water truck, oil truck, pickup truck, or other truck hauling materials to construction or repair sites.
• Occasionally operates other heavy and light equipment, including rotary broom, patch truck, patching machine, combination water truck, backhoe, rough carpenter, and tractor shredder.
• Performs welding duties, including welding parts together and repairing broken or cracked parts.
• Performs tasks associated with bridge construction repair.
• Assists in road base preparation and sub-grading tasks prior to paving.
• Assists with clearing of brush, traffic control, and cleaning of drainage ditches.
• Assists with patching, tamping, packing, and leveling dirt, asphalt, or other materials during pothole repair, reconstruction of road shoulders, and crack sealing.
• And still perform the duties of Equipment Operator I.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least three years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. CDL driver's license and tanker license with Class A driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Ability

Safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of such motorized equipment. Operate equipment used in road construction and maintenance; service and make minor repairs on equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers; and maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.

CDL driver's license and tanker license with Class A driver's license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently bend, stoop, squat, lie down, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as tools and equipment, and must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds or 75 pounds by team lift. The employee must be able to operate powerful equipment, which also causes vibrations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

At Midland County, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to building a strong community. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Employees have access to competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through TCDRS with employer matching, paid holidays and paid time off, and income protection benefits such as life and disability insurance. Additional resources include telehealth services, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, and optional supplemental coverage for added peace of mind. Our goal is to provide benefits that help employees and their families stay healthy, plan for the future, and thrive both at work and at home.

Contact Information

Midland County

Address: 500 N Loraine St Midland, Texas, 79701

Phone: 432-688-4852

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