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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES Heavy Equipment Operator/Paver in Goodrich, Texas
POLK COUNTY APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL POSITIONS - DO NOT USE "APPLY" BUTTON AS IT WILL RESULT IN INVALID APPLICATION PROCESS - THE POLK COUNTY APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT: https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/3595/Polk County Employment Application.pdf
Job Description: HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR
CLASS NO. 108 EEOC CATEGORY: Skilled Craft Workers
PAY GROUP: 112 FLSA: Non-exempt
SUMMARY OF
POSITION
:
Operates various types of large and valuable heavy-duty equipment to accomplish assigned activities.
ORGANIZATIONAL
RELATIONSHIPS
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- Reports to: Designated supervisor and/or foreman.
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``` 2. Directs : May provide on-the-job supervision to other crew members, especially in the absence of assigned supervisor.
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``` 3. Other : May have contact with other county departments and the general public.
EXAMPLES OF
WORK
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Essential
Duties
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Operates heavy and light equipment such as a maintainer, backhoe, bulldozer, motor grader, spreader box, track loader, paddle wheel scraper, trash compactor, or light or heavy truck as required and instructed;
Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working condition, and performs routine maintenance;
Provides assistance with and suggestions for increased safety during assigned projects; Digs holes, compacts, covers, and/or grades solid waste;
Grades, maintains, patches, or resurfaces streets, and flags traffic during repairs; Cleans drains, culverts, right-of-ways, and ditches;
Collects brush, garbage, and
debris;
Loads, transports, and unloads necessary materials for assigned projects; Performs welding and fabrication when necessary;
Repairs bridges;
Constructs, paints, and installs road signs;
Operates other lighter equipment in process of assigned duties; Other Important Duties* May perform light plumbing, maintenance, construction, and/or carpentry duties; and Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
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Knowledge of: the safe operation of the equipment used; the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle code relating to operation of light and heavy motorized equipment; and safety standards in order to prevent hazards.
Skill to: operate equipment used effectively and safely; and service and make minor repairs on