Salary : $48,974.00 - $56,810.00 Annually Location : Argyle/Sanger, TX Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt Job Number: 24-236 Department: Department of Transportation and Engineering - 20.8570 Opening Date: 08/16/2024 Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionTHIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. The Driver Equipment Operator III performs specialized work in the operation of heavy earth moving equipment used in the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges. Work involves operating such heavy equipment as bulldozers, compactors, front-end loaders, graders, farm tractors, and backhoes for such activities as patching roads and installing culverts. Employee is also responsible for cutting and hauling brush, hauling dirt, mowing roadsides and repair and replacing road signs. Examples of Duties Operates heavy equipment and drives trucks involved in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges such as bulldozers, compactors, front end loaders, graders, farm tractors, track backhoes, and tractor trailers. Trains and educates other employees in the use and operation of heavy equipment. Performs flagging and traffic control duties and is on-call during storms and other weather-related issues. Cuts and hauls brush and dirt, mows roadsides, and repairs and replaces road signs as necessary. Cuts brush, trees and other growth at roadsides, utilizing power equipment such as mowers, tractors, and chain saws. Performs safety inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order. Performs repair work on pot holes and other road hazards. Cleans trash and debris from County right of way and hauls materials for deposit at specified locations. Sets up work zone to ensure adequate safety of workers; ensures proper warning signs are erected at construction and maintenance project sites. Attaches road signs to posts using various hand and power tools; digs holes and sets signs with cement. Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repair on equipment used. Assesses project requirements for equipment and material and ensures that proper materials and equipment are at work site. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED and a minimum five years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Texas. Driver's License with N endorsement issued by the State of Texas is required within 3 months of employment. Supplemental Information To ensure proper delivery of emails please add to your email safe list. Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more. *Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee. Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status. Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible. 01 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. 02 Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
03 Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:
- No High School Diploma or GED
- General Equivalency Diploma
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- PHD
- Medical Doctor
04 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.
- No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours
- 15-29 Credit Hours
- 30-44 Credit Hours
- 45-59 Credit Hours
- 60-89 Credit Hours
- 90-119 Credit Hours
- 120-149 Credit Hours
- 150-179 Credit Hours
- 180-209 Credit Hours
- 210-239 Credit Hours
- 240-269 Credit Hours
- 270-299 Credit Hours
- 300-329 Credit Hours
- 330-359 Credit Hours
- 360-389 Credit Hours
- 390 Credit Hours or more
05 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. 06 Please select the years of full-time experience you have as a heavy equipment operator using bulldozers, compactors, front-end loaders, graders, farm tractors and backhoes, for patching roads and installing culverts: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.
- Less Than 6 Months
- At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year
- 1 Year
- At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
- 4 Years
- 5 Years
- 6 Years
- 7 Years
- 8 Years
- 9 Years
- 10 Years
- 11 Years
- 12 Years
- 13 Years
- 14 Years
- 15 Years
07 Do you have at least 5 years of full-time experience in Heavy Equipment operation or another related field?
08 Do you possess a valid Texas Class A CDL driver's license?
09 Do you have a CDL license with an N or X endorsement?
10 How many moving violations have you had in the past 5 years?
- No moving violations in the last 5 years
- One moving violation in the last 5 years
- Two moving violations in the last 5 years
- Three moving violations in the last 5 years
- Four moving violations in the last 5 years
- Five moving violations in the last 5 years
- Six moving violations in the last 5 years
11 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?
12 Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a violation of any criminal statute in any state, whether a misdemeanor or felony?
13 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. 14 Where did you hear about this position?
- Denton Record Chronicle
- Governmentjobs.com
- Monster.com
- Indeed
- Craigslist
- Facebook
- Other
15 If you selected Other in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position. 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 ...@dentoncounty.gov 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. 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