Heavy Equipment Operator – Public Works - J01470 - 01200

Base Pay: $20.86 Hourly.SUMMARY: Operates large and valuable equipment. Operates various types of heavy equipment such as a maintainer or gradall, engaged in construction, repair, or maintenance of county roads and bridges. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Serves as primary operator of heavy gasoline and/or diesel equipment, such as a maintainer or a gradall, engaged in landfill maintenance and operations or complex construction and repair work.Operates other equipment used in road and bridge construction maintenance and repair, such as front-end loaders, tractor-mowers, trucks, sweepers, water trucks, backhoes and rollers.Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments to be sure vehicle or equipment is in proper operating condition before leaving for job site.  Performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment.Builds new roads and reworks roadways with minor supervision, incorporating stabilization and base requirements to produce a finished product.  Patches roads with asphalt and caliche.Performs routine maintenance support and activities to include maintenance and construction work, drainage work, traffic control, right-of-way mowing, etc.  May use front-end loader to load trucks, clean out creeks or alleys and cut ditches to grade.May repair streets and install pipes across roads.  May lay asphalt on roads and compact road beds.May assign work to and review work of other road crew members in supervisor's absence.Performs such other duties as may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Depending on assignment, may supervise and/or direct the work of a crew on an intermittent basis. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Nueces County organization policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees, planning, assigning and directing work and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 10 plus years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment or road construction equipment.Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and in...