Equipment Operator – Public Works

NUECES COUNTY

. Drive various trucks and operate equipment for construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, landfills, alleys, county facilities, grounds, and rights-of-way .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeTexas • United StatesJunior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy equipment and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs, including welding. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and a solid understanding of safety standards and regulations related to equipment operation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas Class 'C' Driver LicenseHeavy Equipment OperationPreventive MaintenanceWelding SkillsProblem-Solving Abilities

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Hard Skills

Truck DrivingEquipment OperationRoutine MaintenanceMinor RepairsMathematical CalculationsSafety StandardsEquipment InspectionDrainage WorkTraffic ControlRight-of-Way Mowing

Soft Skills

Cooperative WorkTraining EmployeesPlanning and Assigning WorkProblem Resolution

Tools & Technologies

LoadersRollersMaintainersAugersChip SpreadersSweepersCompactorsDump Trucks

Industry Keywords

ConstructionRepairMaintenanceNatural DisastersTexas Motor Vehicle Code

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive various trucks and operate equipment for construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, landfills, alleys, county facilities, grounds, and rights-of-way
Inspect and evaluate machinery, equipment, and systems, including loaders, rollers, maintainers, augers, chip spreaders, sweepers, and compactors
Check and adjust oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic systems before traveling to job sites
Perform routine maintenance, construction, drainage, traffic control, and right-of-way mowing work
Haul materials and equipment to construction or repair sites using dump trucks or other trucks
Operate heavy equipment such as a maintainer in trainee status
Perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs, including welding
Depending on assignment, supervise or direct a patch crew intermittently
Train employees, plan and assign work, direct work, and resolve problems as needed
Work before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies as directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Less than high school education; high school diploma or GED certificate preferred but not required
Minimum of one year of experience as a truck driver or equipment operator
Must possess a Texas Class "C" Driver License
Driving record must meet County and insurance carrier standards
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages
Ability to apply common sense and solve problems in standardized situations
Good knowledge of safe equipment operation and applicable Texas Motor Vehicle Code provisions
Ability to service and make minor repairs, including welding, and follow safety standards
Ability to operate or learn to operate equipment safely and effectively
Good driving record
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Must be available before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies as directed