Job Title: Equipment Operator I - CPay Rate: United States of America (Hourly)Time Type: Full time
Summary --------
Duties and Responsibilities ---------------------------
• Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, shredders, fork lifts, sweepers, rollers, and small dump trucks used in construction and maintenance of roadways, drainage structures and parking facilities. • Assists in patching and paving of County streets and roadways. • Cuts brush with chain saw, brush cutter and pole saw. • Picks up and disposes of trash, brush and dead animals. • Completes service checks, maintenance and minor repairs of various pieces of road equipment. • Performs various safety related tasks at construction sites, including installation of various types of traffic control devices and directing traffic. • Fills out daily log of various work activities completed. • May exercise functional supervision over the Field Maintenance Worker positions. • Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications ---------------------
Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year experience in operating light to heavy road construction equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requirements -------------
• Knowledge of the mechanical operations of road construction equipment; • Knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment used in road construction, maintenance; • Knowledge of safety standards and practices; • Skill in the operation of hand tools; • Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations; • Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs; • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the public.
Certifications and Licenses ---------------------------
• Must obtain a valid Texas Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Tank, and Air Brakes Endorsements within 12-months of employment. • Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test.
Safety Requirements ------------------
• Position is Safety-Sensitive which requires mandatory drug testing prior and random drug testing throughout employment. • Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance. • Required to be on call 24 hours a day. • May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.
Working With Bexar County -------------------------
Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.