Operator - Road & Bridge Maintenance

About This Role

This role involves maintaining county roadways, right-of-way, sidewalks, curbs, ditches, and culverts, responding to calls for service, and providing assistance during emergency events in Precinct One.

Responsibilities

• Repair potholes, sinkholes, and street curbs
• Blow and clean culverts and inlets
• Grade ditches and install/repair culverts to ensure water flows freely
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including county safety standards
• Provide assistance during emergency events such as flooding or ice storms
• Perform pre-trip visual safety inspections of vehicles and heavy equipment
• Check fluid levels and tires, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and perform routine maintenance

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 3+ years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment
• Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B (State of Texas)
• Knowledge of driving laws and roadway construction
• Ability to perform pre-trip visual safety inspection of vehicles and heavy equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment in a road and bridge environment; up to 7 years required for Operator IV level.

Nice to Have

• Experience operating heavy equipment including Dump Trucks, Dozer, Excavators, Front end loader, backhoe, Gradall, Graders, Jack Hammers, Maintainers, Water Trucks
• Experience using shovels, rakes, and other equipment
• Basic computer skills

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits