An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$31k
Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Texas $28k - $44k Per Year Light Equipment Operator-Pct.1
VAL
VERDE - COUNTY OF
Occupation:
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Location:
Del Rio, TX - 78840
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
04/07/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
06/08/2026
Expires:
07/06/2026
Job #: 16999678
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) CDL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Benefits Help for .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This position works in a crew environment to assist the Road Department with the maintenance of County roads utilizing a variety of equipment and meets all of the requirements for Truck Driver/Laborer Worker performs daily maintenance check lists of equipment including DOT walk-around, pre-trip and operation inspections. Employees must be able to work independently.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform daily maintenance check lists of equipment including DOT walk-around, pre-trip, and operation inspections.
Maintain daily paperwork required by the Road Department.
Dig, grade and place drainage structures in right-of-way entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding and washouts, and ability to place cattle guards and footers as directed.
Operates a truck to transport work crew, tools and other equipment.
Performs minor mechanical repairs on automotive equipment.
Services assigned vehicle and maintains it in clean condition.
Loads and unloads trucks.
Must be willing to be cross trained in other positions on the Road and Bridge Crew.
Performs related work as required. (Position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties, which may be performed or supervised.)
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of experience in maintenance, construction and/or heavy equipment operation related field. (Experience requirements maybe satisfied by full time experience or the prorated part time equivalent.) Thorough knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in road and bridge maintenance work. The Light Equipment Operator possesses knowledge of: sub-base compaction, base construction and surface construction of un-surfaced, surfaced and chip sealed roads. Operator is proficient in the use of compaction equipment to reach desired compaction levels. Has the ability to dig, grade and place drainage structures in right-of-way entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding and washouts, and the ability to place cattle guards and footers as directed. Good knowledge of the operation of trucks, tractors and other types of automotive equipment. Ability to understand and carry out simple instructions.
