Equipment Operator

Job TitleOperate specialized/heavy construction equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Operates different types of specialized/heavy equipment 2. Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment 3. Transports equipment and supplies 4. Maintains and controls traffic at work site 5. Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs 6. May perform general landscape maintenance 7. Performs all other related duties as assignedMinimum RequirementsNOTE: You must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified. High school diploma or GED + two (2) full-time years of related work experience. ~OR~ Six (6) full-time years of related work experience. A Class A CDL is required upon hire. Tanker endorsement is required within 30 days of hire for all positions that involve the operation of tank vehicles as defined by federal regulations. Must have basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance. (THE SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) FOR THIS POSITION MUST TAKE AND PASS A PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG TEST) If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing. Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, push and pull. May have to lift heavy boxes or objects up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Exposure to extreme heat and cold.BenefitsTarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.Questions01 Do you have a High School diploma, GED, or higher education + Two (2) full-time years of related work experience? Yes No 02 If you have not obtained your High School Diploma or GED, do you have Six (6) full-time years of related work experience? Yes No 03 Do you have basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance? Yes No 04 Do you have a Class "A" Commercial Driver License? Yes No * Required QuestionEmployer: Tarrant CountyAddress: 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301 Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105Phone: (817) 884-1188Website: