Operator
Salary
$42,182.40 - $43,867.20 Annually
Location
New Braunfels
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2600063
Department
Road - Bridge & Ops
Opening Date
06/25/2026
Closing Date
7/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Pay Grade
N5
Online applications are only accepted for current available positions.
Incomplete applications will be rejected. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application and/or the Work History section.
Any position posted may be closed or extended at any particular time during the advertisement period, at the discretion of Comal County.
Summary
Under general supervision, performs both routine and skilled heavy physical work related road construction and maintenance tasks; operates a variety of vehicles, equipment and hand and power tools; will have contact with the public; must be able to perform strenuous work in the outdoors under all weather conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:
Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor.
Mandatory Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED equivalent required; at least one (1) year of experience in roadway maintenance and construction or related work is required. Must be able to read & understand Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used as part of job; as well as applicable safety rules & regulations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank vehicle and air brake endorsement; must provide a three (3) year driving history record in order to operate County vehicles.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Able to establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with other employees; able to perform strenuous work in the outdoors under all weather conditions.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; able to write simple correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Able to add and subtract using whole numbers.
REASONING ABILITY
Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out general written or oral instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Normal work hours for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with 30 minutes for lunch (equals a 40-hour workweek). Staffing needs and operational demands may necessitate variations in starting and ending times, as well as variations in the total hours that may be scheduled each day of the week, as deemed necessary by the County Engineer. The official workweek is a seven-day workweek beginning at 12:01 AM on Saturday and ending at 12:00 AM on the following Saturday.
This position has been identified with possible risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or other various hazards that require immunization against such exposure.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
All individuals operating commercial vehicles using a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are required by the DOT to register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and are subject to pre-employment drug tests, random tests, post-accident tests immediately following accidents, reasonable suspicion, and fitness for duty testing; in accordance with County and DOT Alcohol and Drug testing policies.
Benefits are an important part of Comal Countys overall compensation package. The county is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your helath, your family and your way of life. Benefit eligiblity requires an employee to work 30 or more hours per week.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at: Benefits
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Do you understand that there are immunization requirements for this position and that you must be willing to obtain any/all immunizations as required?
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Have you uploaded a copy of your drivers license?
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Do you currently possess a CDL (Class A or B) with Airbrake and Tankard Endorsements?
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List experience with any roadway construction equipment or other commercial equipment you have operated.
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List experience in road construction or related work you have.
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Do you possess the minimum required drivers license (Class C)?
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Are you physically able to perform the duties of this position, which includes working outdoors in all weather conditions?
Required Question
Employer Comal County
Department Road - Bridge & Ops Address 195 David Jonas Dr
New Braunfels, Texas, 78132
Website https://cceo.org/