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Form of workSalary: $18.96 Hourly
Location : Corpus Christi, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-01787
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 09/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
SUMMARY
Positions located in both Corpus Christi and Robstown
SUMMARY: Operates large and valuable equipment. Operates various types of Heavy Equipment such as a maintainer or gradall, engaged in construction, repair, or maintenance of county roads and bridges.
The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following:
Serves as primary operator of heavy gasoline and/or diesel equipment, such as a maintainer or a gradall, engaged in landfill maintenance and operations or complex construction and repair work.
Operates other equipment used in road and bridge construction maintenance and repair, such as front-end loaders, tractor-mowers, trucks, sweepers, water trucks, backhoes and rollers.
Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments to be sure vehicle or equipment is in proper operating condition before leaving for job site. Performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment.
Builds new roads and reworks roadways with minor supervision, incorporating stabilization and base requirements to produce a finished product. Patches roads with asphalt and caliche.
Performs routine maintenance support and activities to include maintenance and construction work, drainage work, traffic control, right-of-way mowing, etc.
May use front-end loader to load trucks, clean out creeks or alleys and cut ditches to grade.
May repair streets and install pipes across roads. May lay asphalt on roads and compact road beds.
May assign work to and review work of other road crew members in supervisor's absence.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 10 plus years of experience in the operation of Heavy Equipment or road construction equipment.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a (Class B) Commercial Driver License, tanker, and no restrictions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of heavy motorized equipment.
Sufficient skills to operate sophisticated equipment effectively and safely.
Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment.
Adequate knowledge of safety standards to prevent hazards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, officials, and the general public.
Good driving record.
May require knowledge of road blading and finishing.
Ability to read grade stakes.
Available benefits as a Nueces County employee:
Group Insurance Benefits
Retirement program -
Deferred Compensation 457
Paid time off - Vacation, Sick leave, Holidays
Longevity Pay
Direct Deposit
Education Assistance Program
01
Do you have a valid (Class B) Commercial Texas Driver License, tanker, and no restrictions?
Required Question
Location : Corpus Christi, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-01787
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 09/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
SUMMARY
Positions located in both Corpus Christi and Robstown
SUMMARY: Operates large and valuable equipment. Operates various types of Heavy Equipment such as a maintainer or gradall, engaged in construction, repair, or maintenance of county roads and bridges.
The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following:
Serves as primary operator of heavy gasoline and/or diesel equipment, such as a maintainer or a gradall, engaged in landfill maintenance and operations or complex construction and repair work.
Operates other equipment used in road and bridge construction maintenance and repair, such as front-end loaders, tractor-mowers, trucks, sweepers, water trucks, backhoes and rollers.
Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments to be sure vehicle or equipment is in proper operating condition before leaving for job site. Performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment.
Builds new roads and reworks roadways with minor supervision, incorporating stabilization and base requirements to produce a finished product. Patches roads with asphalt and caliche.
Performs routine maintenance support and activities to include maintenance and construction work, drainage work, traffic control, right-of-way mowing, etc.
May use front-end loader to load trucks, clean out creeks or alleys and cut ditches to grade.
May repair streets and install pipes across roads. May lay asphalt on roads and compact road beds.
May assign work to and review work of other road crew members in supervisor's absence.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 10 plus years of experience in the operation of Heavy Equipment or road construction equipment.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a (Class B) Commercial Driver License, tanker, and no restrictions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of heavy motorized equipment.
Sufficient skills to operate sophisticated equipment effectively and safely.
Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment.
Adequate knowledge of safety standards to prevent hazards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, officials, and the general public.
Good driving record.
May require knowledge of road blading and finishing.
Ability to read grade stakes.
Available benefits as a Nueces County employee:
Group Insurance Benefits
- Health Insurance - Aetna PPO or Christus Health EPO Plan
- Dental Insurance - optional
- Vision Insurance - optional
- Short and Long-term Disability Insurance - "Core" no cost to employee
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Retirement program -
Deferred Compensation 457
Paid time off - Vacation, Sick leave, Holidays
Longevity Pay
Direct Deposit
Education Assistance Program
01
Do you have a valid (Class B) Commercial Texas Driver License, tanker, and no restrictions?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
