EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III, Precinct 1- Commissioner
Tarrant County
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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III, Precinct 3
Tarrant County
Precinct 3 - Facilities Maintenance
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105
Salary
$19.79 - $23.75
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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April 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating heavy construction equipment to maintain and build county roads and related projects in Tarrant County, Texas, including transporting materials, managing traffic, and performing basic equipment upkeep.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance who enjoys outdoor work and can handle physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions.
A good fit would be a reliable team player with a clean driving record and the ability to learn quickly on the job.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED plus two years of related work experience, or six years of related experience without diploma
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required upon hire
- Tanker endorsement required within 30 days for positions involving tank vehicles
- Basic knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 100 pounds and exposure to extreme weather and hazards
- Pass pre-placement physical exam, drug test, and background check
Full Job Description
Operate specialized/heavy construction equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads and city projects.
POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
For more information, please click on the link below:
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
For more information, please click on the link below:
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
Requirements
1. Operates different types of specialized/heavy equipment2. Performs road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment
3. Transports equipment and supplies
4. Maintains and controls traffic at work site
5. Performs routine maintenance on equipment or trucks and reports needed repairs
6. May perform general landscape maintenance
7. Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED + two (2) full-time years of related work experience. -OR-
- Six (6) full-time years of related work experience.
- A Class A CDL is required upon hire. Tanker endorsement is required within 30 days of hire for all positions that involve the operation of tank vehicles as defined by federal regulations.
- Must have basic knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
IMPORTANT
To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly reflect the minimum qualifications. Incomplete information in the Education (including type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, or Certification/License sections may result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without complete documentation. If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) FOR THIS POSITION MUST TAKE AND PASS A PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG TEST.Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
Additional Information
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, push and pull. May have to lift heavy boxes or objects up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Exposure to extreme heat and cold.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes