EQUIPMENT OPERATOR V - Pct. 3 (North Richland Hills)

Tarrant County, TX | Tarrant, TX

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Posted Date 10/09/2023
Description Salary: $25.77 - $30.92 Hourly

Location : Tarrant County, TX

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Job Number: 09331

Department: Precinct 3 - Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date: 10/09/2023

Closing Date: 12/7/2023 11:59 PM Central

Summary

Precinct Recruitment Incentive Pay $$$: Receive up to $3,000!!!

New Full-Time Employees: May be eligible to earn up to $3,000 payable in two (2) payments. The first payment of $1,500 will be awarded after three (3) months of employment. The second payment of $1,500 will be awarded after completing probationary period (six (6) months of employment). Note: Employees must be employed on each payment date to be eligible.

Click here for the Recruitment Program Poster for full details.

Operate complex and specialized heavy construction equipment and provides on-site first line supervision on more complex roadway projects. May be assigned resources to manage and complete smaller projects given only general direction by the project supervisor.

POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
For more information, please click on the link below:http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Acts as direct supervision of specialized road crew.
2. Operates specialized heavy equipment.
3. Works with citizens, vendors and city inspectors.
4. Trains fellow employees in the operation of heavy equipment.
5. Ensures safety of worksite for operators and the traveling public.
6. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements

NOTE: You must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified

High school diploma, GED or equivalent ANDfour (4) full-time years of related experience

~OR~

Nine (9) full-time years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma/GED.

A Class A CDL is required upon hire, and a tanker endorsement is required within thirty (30) days of hire.

Must have the ability to lead a construction crew, thorough knowledge of road construction and
specialized operations.

Must have the ability to organize, plan, and make decisions.

(THE SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) FOR THIS POSITION MUST TAKE AND PASS A PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG TEST)

If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop, lift, push and pull.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.

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Please select your level of education and required experience from the choices below:
  • High School diploma, GED, or higher education + four (4) full-time years of related work experience.
  • No High School Diploma/GED but I have nine (9) full-time years of related work experience.
  • None of the above.
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Do you possess a current and valid Class "A" CDL Driver License?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have thorough knowledge of road construction and specialized operations and the ability to lead a construction crew?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have the ability to organize, plan, and make decisions?
  • Yes
  • No
Salary28.35 Hour
Trade
Equipment Operator
Per Diem
None

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