Equipment Operator

Requirements

MOS Code: 001165 (Navy), 1345 (Marine Corps), 1P011 (Air Force), 12V (Army)

Education and Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of experience operating light or medium trucks, tractors, and related automotive equipment.

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class “A” CDL or equivalent from another state. CDL may require specialized endorsements depending on the area of assignment.
• Some positions may require a Municipal Solid Waste Operator Class C License.

Special Requirements

• Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety‑sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
• Some positions must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, operate a variety of general or specialized medium‑sized motorized equipment utilized in construction, repair, maintenance, and other field operations.

Typical Duties

• Operate medium equipment, including, but not limited to, 18‑wheel semi‑tractor/trailer; asphalt distributor, grapple, jet‑rodder equipped vacuum, personnel lift and roll‑off trucks; gang and slope mowers; and other specialized equipment such as backhoe, chip box spreader, earth saw, farm tractor with implements, front loader, street sweeper, trencher, and truck‑mounted crane, as assigned.
• Attach, set up, start, stop, position, guide, and manipulate powered mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic apparatus to dig, push, pile, or load materials.
• Monitor instruments and adjust factors such as speed, flow, temperature, and pressure when feeding, bearing‑off, hoisting, and transporting solids or fluids.
• Perform other difficult construction, repair, maintenance, or operations‑related work.
• Inspect the work site prior to, during, and following activities.
• Identify, recommend, and undertake work according to priorities and established schedules.
• May direct a crew of laborers or other workers.
• Participate in non‑personnel administration‑related duties, including assigning and inspecting work, and training employees.
• Inspect, clean, grease, and fuel equipment.
• Identify and perform basic equipment preventative maintenance, servicing, and minor repair work to maintain operating conditions and meet safety requirements.
• Engage in manual labor as necessary to complete assignments.
• Interact with other departments, employees, contractors, vendors, or the public.