Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage District
Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage District
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Job Description
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location but on the quality of life for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
- Maintains equipment on a scheduled basis; maintains maintenance records.
- Grades ditches elevations drainage channels sets culverts and finishes concrete work.
- Performs shop duties as needed.
- Assists with construction projects.
- Supervises a work crew on a project basis.
- Assists other employees with their duties; performs work of lower level positions as necessary.
- Held accountable for all equipment used and uniforms issued.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- 2 years job related experience as an Equipment Operator.
- Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License.
- Herbicide and Insecticide Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Good driving skills and thorough knowledge of and ability to operate required heavy equipment.
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete assignment in a timely fashion.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $20.10 $25.13 per hour based on qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All fulltime and parttime employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Fulltime employees also enjoy a widerange of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race color religion or creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin ethnicity citizenship status age 40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information protected military and veteran status political affiliation or beliefs or any other classification protected by state federal and local laws unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend Countys Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement visit Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
