Senior Equipment Operator - C

Job Title Senior Equipment Operator

• C Pay Rate Min to Mid Range $21.79 - $25.61 Time Type Full time Summary Duties and Responsibilities: Supervises and coordinates the work activities of road construction/maintenance crews Assists in estimating amounts of materials and supplies required to complete construction/repair projects Operates cranes, graders, excavators, bulldozers, tractor trailer and other light to heavy road construction equipment in the construction and maintenance roadways and drainage structures Ensures that established safety procedures are followed, including, but not limited to, those involving placement of road barricades, direction of traffic, and use of safety apparel/equipment Oversees on-the-job training for all levels of employees under supervision of this position including Crew Worker, Equipment Operator I, and Equipment Operator II Completes service checks, maintenance and minor repairs of vehicles and various pieces of road equipment Transports tools, materials, vehicles and equipment to and from construction/maintenance locations using various vehicles including tractor trailers Operates heavy equipment in the demolition of various structures obstructing rights of way Prepares and administers various logs, forms and reports including time sheets and work orders Performs related duties as required Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and four (4) years experience operating light to heavy road construction and equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge of road equipment mechanical operations; knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy road construction and maintenance equipment; knowledge of safety standards and practices Skill in the operation of hand tools; skill in setting and verifying horizontal and vertical control on maintenance and construction projects; skill in performing basic mathematical calculations Ability to follow verbal and written instructions including road construction plans; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the general public Must have a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek Required to be on-call 24-hours a day Working With Bexar County Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance. Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX
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