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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION K523 Equipment Operator - Borger in Borger, Texas
Performs complex transportation maintenance work operating heavy equipment such as: a tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, profiling/milling machine, and dump truck. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists asrequired.Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.Monitors and fills out various required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms,Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) checklist, and records work in progress.Operates one or more types of complex heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator,heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt profiling/milling machine and dumptruck.Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment; as requireduses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities to include tires and equipment attachments.May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.Trains other employees on equipment operation and safety procedures.Operates light and heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing other work as directed duringemergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills.Coordinates equipment operations for daily work assignments.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.