Equipment Operator II

Job TitlePerforms routine (journey-level) road construction and maintenance work; Work involves the specialized operation of light, medium, and heavy equipment used for road repair, maintenance, and construction programs; Works under general supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Examples Of Work PerformedPerforms all tasks that can be performed by a Heavy Equipment Operator I plus the following additional tasks: Grade roads, spread caliche and assist in the construction and opening of new roads. May clean / clear or build bar ditches according to surrounding ground elevations and availability of drainage. Examines vehicles for needed repairs and routine maintenance and reports necessary repairs. Operates a variety of types of gasoline and diesel equipment and light, medium and heavy equipment involved in road construction and maintenance projects, such as backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, and related equipment. Prepares daily reports and logs related to quantities of materials used, types of equipment, work hours, and project status. Performs routine and preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair to ensure proper operating conditions. Performs general maintenance / manual labor as required. Loads trucks; hauls dirt, gravel, caliche, water, garbage, and/or other materials and equipment to designated areas and unloads trucks. Performs traffic control set up on job sites to ensure safe working environments. Reports and/or repairs malfunctions on light, medium and heavy equipment. May work on the reconstruction or rehabilitation of streets, surface maintenance, traffic control, or drainage zones. Shred road right-of-way. May assist during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents. Performs other related duties as assigned.Education And ExperienceGraduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) required. One (1) year of experience working with light, medium and heavy equipment. Must have the ability and the knowledge to make minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Preferred - Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier. Positions of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of construction maintenance, repair, and operation of light and heavy equipment, including vehicles. Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed; and to work effectively with the public. Knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas motor vehicle code relating to the operation of equipment / vehicles. Skill in operating heavy equipment effectively and safely. Ability to perform strenuous work in outdoors. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages preferred. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Knowledge to perform basic math. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and/or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed. Duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.BenefitsThe County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.