Denton County
Driver/Equipment Operator I - Road & Bridge, East - Sanger
$14.34 - $16.63 Hourly
$1,146.81 - $1,330.31 Biweekly
$29,817.00 - $34,588.00 Annually
Sanger, TX
Full-Time Non-Exempt
17-141
Road & Bridge East - 20.8510
08/16/2017
Continuous
$14.34 - $16.63 Hourly
$1,146.81 - $1,330.31 Biweekly
$29,817.00 - $34,588.00 Annually
Sanger, TX
Full-Time Non-Exempt
17-141
Road & Bridge East - 20.8510
08/16/2017
Continuous
Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Driver/Equipment Operator I 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 for flood control during storms.
Loads all equipment and tools necessary to perform off site jobs.
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.
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.
Additional Essential Duties after Obtaining Class B CDL License:
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.
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.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required.
Must possess a Class C Driver's License issued by the State of Texas.
Class B Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsement issued by the State of Texas preferred.
Supplemental Information
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- Employer
- Denton County
- Phone
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940-349-3080
- Website
- http://www.dentoncounty.com/jobs
- Address
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401 W. Hickory, Suite 516
Denton, Texas, 76201
- Employer
- Denton County
- Phone
- 940-349-3080
- Website
- http://www.dentoncounty.com/jobs
- Address
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401 W. Hickory, Suite 516
Denton, Texas, 76201
- Driver/Equipment Operator I - Road & Bridge, East - Sanger Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- 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. COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 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. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please understand that your application will be rejected.
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- * QUESTION 3
- Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:
- * QUESTION 4
- 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.
- * QUESTION 5
- 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.
- * QUESTION 6
- Please select the years of full-time experience you have as a driver/equipment operator: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
- * QUESTION 7
- How many moving violations have you had in the past 5 years?
- * QUESTION 8
- Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a violation of any criminal statute in any state, whether a misdemeanor or felony?
- * QUESTION 9
- 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?
- * QUESTION 10
- 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.
- * QUESTION 11
- Which if any, of the following commercial driver's license(s) do you have? (check all that apply) All licenses and certifications must be current. NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE ALL LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IN THE "CERTIFICATES and LICENSES" FIELD OR RISK DISQUALIFICATION.
- * QUESTION 12
- Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- * QUESTION 13
- Please provide the State of Issuance for the driver's license # provided in the previous question: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.
- * QUESTION 14
- Please provide your: Driver's License #: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.
- * QUESTION 15
- Please provide the Expiration Date for the driver's license # previously provided: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.
- * QUESTION 16
- Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgement below. Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.com to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please enter N/A.
- * QUESTION 17
- I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation to include: contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please understand that your application will be rejected.
- * Required Question