Operator IV - Road & Bridge (Internal Applicants Only)

Job Summary

This is an Internal Posting for Current Williamson County Road & Bridge Employees Only

Reporting directly to a Foreman, responsible for performing County roadway maintenance. Level IV of IV in Operators.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Performs roadway and right-of-way maintenance
• Operates dump trucks and other heavy equipment such as Operator-III level equipment, along with road recyclers, blades, rollers, and vacuum brooms.
• Utilizes expert knowledge of the asphalt injection process for roadway stabilization
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on equipment
• Plans the implementation of traffic control signs and barricades in compliance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) for work activities
• Utilizes computer skills including, but not limited to, spreadsheets, checking email and electronic timekeeping
• Reviews data entered into the roadway asset management system
• Provides assistance during emergency events (i.e. flooding, ice storm, etc.)
• Transports equipment, supplies and/or materials in light to medium trucks (6 and 12-yard dump trucks)
• Prepares and maintains reports of daily work activities
• Assigns and schedules work, reviews work, trains staff and oversees productivity within a crew
• Responds to citizen concerns with limited supervision
• Complies with departmental and county safety standards
• Communicates effectively with the public and other employees
• Attends all meetings and trainings
  
  

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Foreman
• Direct Reports – No official direct reports but may serve as team leader on a project basis and serve as foreman in the foreman’s absence
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, climbing, driving and lifting up to 100 pounds
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Individuals may be exposed to heat, cold, loud noise, dust and hazardous chemicals
  
  

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) years of related work experience
• Successfully performs all duties of Williamson County Operator III
• Working knowledge of specific job-related technology
• Expert knowledge of roadway and right-of-way maintenance and crew-specific skills
• Expert knowledge of Operator-III level equipment, along with road recyclers, blades, rollers, and vacuum brooms.
• Expert knowledge of the TMUTCD
• Expert knowledge of the asphalt injection process for roadway stabilization
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within one hundred eighty (180) days of employment

• Texas Class “A” CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tanker Endorsements
• First Aid and CPR
  
  

Required Equipment

Must furnish a working cell phone capable of receiving and sending phone calls and text messages

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field
• Ten years’ experience in crew-specific tasks and the operation of related equipment
• Knowledge of roadway construction
• Commercial Herbicide Applicator’s License
• Texas Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) certificate
  
  

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

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Are you a current Williamson County Road & Bridge employee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you possess a High school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you possess a six (6) years of related work experience

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you possess an expert knowledge of roadway and right-of-way maintenance and crew-specific skills?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you possess an expert knowledge of Operator-III level equipment, along with road recyclers, blades, rollers, and vacuum brooms?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Do you possess an expert knowledge of the TMUTCD?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Do you possess an expert knowledge of the asphalt injection process for roadway stabilization?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question