Equipment Operator

Job TitleOperate equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Operates and/or drives truck or light equipment 2. Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment 3. May transport equipment and supplies 4. Controls traffic flow at work site 5. Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs 6. Performs all other related duties as assignedMinimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED. Minimum of one (1) year related experience. An additional four (4) years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma. A current and valid Class C driver license is required upon hire. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is required within eight (8) months of hire.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.Tarrant 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.