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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - Precinct 1
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What they do
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.
$53,887 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Operate equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects.1. 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 assigned High 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. While 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.