Fort Bend County is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage District in Rose

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We value diversity and inclusivity and strive to maintain a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment on a scheduled basis; maintains maintenance records.
• Grades ditches, elevations, drainage channels, sets culverts and finishes concrete work.
• Performs shop duties as needed.
• Assists with construction projects.
• Supervises a work crew on a project basis.
• Assists other employees with their duties; performs work of lower level positions as necessary.
• Held accountable for all equipment used and uniforms issued.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2 years job related experience as an Equipment Operator.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License.
• Herbicide and Insecticide Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Good driving skills and thorough knowledge of and ability to operate required heavy equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete assignment in a timely fashion.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $20.10 - $25.13 per hour based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide range of benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.