Heavy Equipment Operator I

County of Galveston

Galveston County, Texas, US
Base: $37,729.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Operating heavy construction machinery
Roadway patching and brush cutting
Material loading and unloading
The primary purpose of this role is to operate heavy equipment to assist in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county streets, drainage systems, beaches, and related infrastructure

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this role is to operate heavy equipment to assist in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county streets, drainage systems, beaches, and related infrastructure.
  • Employees are responsible for operating various machines such as rollers, loaders, tractors, dump trucks, backhoes, and water trucks while performing tasks like patching roadways and disposing of debris.
  • The position requires a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history and six months of relevant experience in construction or roadway maintenance.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to operate heavy equipment to assist in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county streets, drainage systems, beaches, and related infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $37,729.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operating heavy construction machinery
  • Roadway patching and brush cutting
  • Material loading and unloading
  • Traffic flagging duties
  • Outdoor work in inclement weather

Nice-to-have

  • Facilities maintenance experience
  • Housekeeping responsibilities
  • Adaptability to assigned functions

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Six months of construction or maintenance experience
  • Valid state driver's license with acceptable history

Work Rights

Not specified

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