Equipment Operator

About the Department

Position Summary The Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy road construction and maintenance equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roads, bridges, and rights-of-way.

This position operates a variety of heavy equipment according to established procedures and specifications while ensuring compliance with all safety standards and county policies.

The Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy road construction and maintenance equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roads, bridges, and rights-of-way.

This position operates a variety of heavy equipment according to established procedures and specifications while ensuring compliance with all safety standards and county policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Perform general road, bridge, and right-of-way maintenance. · Operate heavy equipment, including dump trucks, compact rollers, backhoes, emulsion distributors, skid steers, and other assigned equipment. · Follow work plans and specifications provided by the Foreman. · Safely, efficiently, and effectively operate equipment to complete assigned projects. · Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs. · Maintain awareness of surroundings to protect people, property, utilities, and the environment while operating equipment. · Assist with road construction, repair, grading, drainage, and maintenance projects as assigned. · Follow all County safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. · Report to work as scheduled and maintain dependable attendance. · Complete assigned work within established deadlines. · Perform other related duties as assigned.

· Perform general road, bridge, and right-of-way maintenance.

· Operate heavy equipment, including dump trucks, compact rollers, backhoes, emulsion distributors, skid steers, and other assigned equipment.

· Follow work plans and specifications provided by the Foreman.

· Safely, efficiently, and effectively operate equipment to complete assigned projects.

· Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs.

· Maintain awareness of surroundings to protect people, property, utilities, and the environment while operating equipment.

· Assist with road construction, repair, grading, drainage, and maintenance projects as assigned.

· Follow all County safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

· Report to work as scheduled and maintain dependable attendance.

· Complete assigned work within established deadlines.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications · High school diploma or GED preferred. · Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). · Ability to pass a background check and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening. · Knowledge of safe operating practices for heavy equipment. · Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. · Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

· High school diploma or GED preferred.

· Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

· Ability to pass a background check and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening.

· Knowledge of safe operating practices for heavy equipment.

· Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Ellis County offers the following benefits for full-time employees. Insurance: HEALTH: PPO BCBS Plan Ellis County offers an incentive program which pays for employee premiums at 100% if completed. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee. DENTAL: PPO BCBS Plan Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the County. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee. VISION: BCBS/EyeMed Vision Care Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee. SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Term Life, and Whole Life offered through American Fidelity at the expense of the employee. Retirement: TEXAS COUNTY & DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCDRS) Employee Deposit Rate: 7% (Mandatory) Vesting: 8 years of service Employer Matching Rate: 200% at retirement Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service (any age) For more information, please visit www.tcdrs.org LIFE The County provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x their annual salary through TCDRS. DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457(b) Plan through Corebridge Financial. The County offers payroll deductions, and the employee chooses the amount of investment. Other County Benefits: VACATION Vacation time is accrued after one year of service and granted on your anniversary date each consecutive year. 1 st – 4 th year anniversary date12 days 5 th – 15 th year anniversary date17 days 16 th year anniversary date & thereafter22 days SICK LEAVE Employees accrue 4 hours of sick leave each month. HOLIDAYS Employees receive 14 paid holidays. Holiday schedules vary from year to year. PERSONAL DAY Employees receive one 8-hour personal day after completing 6 months of employment. After the first six months of employment, employees will accrue one 8-hour personal day on January 1 st of each consecutive year.

Ellis County offers the following benefits for full-time employees.

Ellis County offers an incentive program which pays for employee premiums at 100% if completed.

Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the County.

Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Term Life, and Whole Life offered through American Fidelity at the expense of the employee.

The County provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x their annual salary through TCDRS.

The County offers a 457(b) Plan through Corebridge Financial.

The County offers payroll deductions, and the employee chooses the amount of investment.

Vacation time is accrued after one year of service and granted on your anniversary date each consecutive year.

1 st – 4 th year anniversary date12 days

5 th – 15 th year anniversary date17 days

16 th year anniversary date & thereafter22 days

Employees accrue 4 hours of sick leave each month.

Employees receive 14 paid holidays.

Holiday schedules vary from year to year.

Employees receive one 8-hour personal day after completing 6 months of employment.

After the first six months of employment, employees will accrue one 8-hour personal day on January 1 st of each consecutive year.