- Salary
- $35k+/yr
- Location
- Edinburg, TX, TX, US
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Performs basic (entry-level) construction and maintenance work; Work involves operation of medium and light equipment used for repair, maintenance, and road construction programs; Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Operates a variety of types of gasoline and diesel equipment and light to medium equipment involved in road construction and maintenance projects, such as, forklifts, tractor and mower, sweeper, and compactors (pneumatic and steel).
Prepares daily reports and logs related to quantities of materials used, types of equipment, work hours, and project status.
Performs routine and preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair to ensure proper operating conditions.
Performs general maintenance/manual labor as required.
Performs traffic control set up on job sites to ensure safe working environments.
Reports and/or repairs malfunctions on light and medium equipment.
May work on the reconstruction or rehabilitation of streets, surface maintenance, traffic control, or drainage zones.
Shred road right-of-way.
Maintains vehicle in ready working condition, including fuel, proper lubrication, and cleaning.
May assist during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other crew members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) required.
Experience working with backhoe, and light to medium road construction equipment is required.
Must also be knowledgeable about and be able to make minor repairs and adjustment to assigned equipment.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Experience working with backhoe, and light to medium road construction equipment is required.
Must also be knowledgeable about and be able to make minor repairs and adjustment to assigned equipment.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Preferred - Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.
Positions of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed; and to work effectively with the public.
Knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas motor vehicle code relating to the operation of equipment/vehicles.
Skill in operating light to medium road construction equipment effectively and safely.
Ability to perform strenuous work in outdoors.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Knowledge to perform basic math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed.
Duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.
Skills
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