What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator/CDL Driver for Zavalla position at Angelina County?
Role and Responsibilities
Operates various types of large and valuable heavy-duty equipment to accomplish assigned activities
Required- CDL with no restrictions, be able to take callouts after hours, and some weekends
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Knowledge of: current business practices and procedures
Skill to: operate, or demonstrate the ability to work heavy equipment properly
High School Graduate or equivalent
Ability to learn how to run new machinery
5 plus years of running heavy equipment machinery
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Operate heavy and light equipment such as a maintainer, backhoe, bulldozer, motor grader, spread box, track loader, paddle wheel scraper, trash compactor, or light or heavy truck as required and instructed;
Checks oil, water, fuels, and hydraulic system and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working condition, and performs routine maintenance;
Assist with and suggestions for increased safety during assigned projects;
Dig holes, compacts, covers, and/or grades solid waste;
Grades, maintains, patches, or resurfaces roads, and flags traffic during repairs;
Cleans drains, culverts, right-of-way, and ditches
Collects brush, garbage, and debris;
Loads, transports, and unloads necessary materials for assigned projects;
Performs welding and fabrication when necessary;
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Can you operate a motor grader? This is REQUIRED for the job.
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22