Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage District

Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage District page is loaded## Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage Districtlocations: Rosenberg, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR1257-03-26**Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers):** Please click to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources.Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!* Maintains equipment on a scheduled basis; maintains maintenance records.* Grades ditches, elevations, drainage channels, sets culverts and finishes concrete work.* Performs shop duties as needed.* Assists with construction projects.* Supervises a work crew on a project basis.* Assists other employees with their duties; performs work of lower level positions as necessary.* Held accountable for all equipment used and uniforms issued.* Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.**MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:*** High School Diploma/GED.* 2 years job related experience as an Equipment Operator.* Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License.* Herbicide and Insecticide Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment.* Good driving skills and thorough knowledge of and ability to operate required heavy equipment.* Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete assignment in a timely fashion.* Good verbal and written communication skills.* Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.**STARTING SALARY RANGE:** $20.50 - $25.63 per hour based on qualifications**CLOSING DATE:** Upon filling position**All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.** Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit *Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.*Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fort Bend Services Inc