Driver/Equipment Operator II
This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
The Driver/Equipment Operator II performs specialized skilled work in the operation of one or more types of motorized heavy equipment used in the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges. Work involves operating such equipment as compactors, front-end loaders, farm tractors, backhoes, etc., for such activities as patching roads and installing culverts. Employee is also responsible for cutting and hauling brush, hauling dirt, mowing roadsides, and repairing and replacing road signs.
Examples Of Duties
Performs traffic control such as flagging, setting barricades and cones, hauling equipment and is on-call during storms and other weather-related issues. Loads all equipment and tools necessary to perform off site jobs. Drives diesel and non-diesel trucks to haul gravel, dirt, and asphalt as necessary. Operates heavy equipment utilized by the Department, such as heavy dump trucks and tandem trucks. Cuts brush, trees and other growth at roadsides, utilizing power equipment such as mowers, tractors, and chain saws. Removes trash and debris from county right of way and hauls refuse for deposit at specified locations. Directs traffic at construction sites as necessary. Attaches road signs to posts using various hand and power tools; digs holes and sets signs with cement. Performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. Operates one or more types of equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges such as: compactors, front end loaders, farm tractors, and tractor trailers. Receives instruction and trains other employees in the use of equipment, as time and workload permits. Performs equipment inspections to ensure proper function; washes equipment as necessary. Cleans and maintains equipment; checks equipment for proper function and damage before and after use to ensure safe operating conditions. Performs flood control duties as required. Fuels equipment as necessary. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and a minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Texas. Driver's License with "N" endorsement issued by the State of Texas is required within 3 months of employment. Class A Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsement preferred.
Supplemental Information
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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full 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, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more. *Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee. Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition for an employee with a serious health condition. Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below. I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications.
Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes or No
Please indicate the highest level of education obtained: No High School Diploma or GED, General Equivalency Diploma, High School Diploma, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Juris Doctorate, PHD, Medical Doctor
How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university? This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree. No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours, 15-29 Credit Hours, 30-44 Credit Hours, 45-59 Credit Hours, 60-89 Credit Hours, 90-119 Credit Hours, 120-149 Credit Hours, 150-179 Credit Hours, 180-209 Credit Hours, 210-239 Credit Hours, 240-269 Credit Hours, 270-299 Credit Hours, 300-329 Credit Hours, 330-359 Credit Hours, 360-389 Credit Hours, 390 Credit Hours or more
I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgement. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
Please select the years of full-time experience you have as a heavy equipment operator using bulldozers, compactors, front-end loaders, graders, farm tractors and backhoes, for patching roads and installing culverts: Less Than 6 Months, At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year, 1 Year, At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years, 6 Years, 7 Years, 8 Years, 9 Years, 10 Years, 11 Years, 12 Years, 13 Years, 14 Years, 15 Years
Do you have at least 2 years of full-time experience in Heavy Equipment operation or another related field? Yes or No
Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a violation of any criminal statute in any state, whether a misdemeanor or felony? Yes or No
Are you presently involved in any criminal proceedings, (i.e. required to appear in court and/or pay a fine, pay probationary fees, on probation, or deferred adjudication), for a felony or misdemeanor, excluding minor traffic violations? Yes or No
If you have answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please provide the following information: List the type of arrest and/or conviction (felony or misdemeanor), the date of arrest and/or conviction, the type of arrest and/or conviction (describe the nature of the offense), and the disposition of the arrest and/or conviction (jail/prison, probation, reduced charge or dismissed) for each offense. If you responded no, to both of the previous two questions, please enter, N/A.
Do you possess a valid Texas Class "A" or Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? Valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License, Valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License, No Valid Texas Class "A" or Class "B" Commercial Driver's License
Do you have a Class "A" or "B" CDL license with an "N" or "X" endorsement? Yes or No
How many moving violations have you had in the past 5 years? No moving violations in the last 5 years, One moving violation in the last 5 years