Rockwall County announced on Mar. 9 new employment opportunities for its Road and Bridge crew, seeking applicants for Motor Grader Operator and Operator A/B positions.
The county is looking to fill roles that involve the operation of heavy construction equipment to maintain, repair, and construct local roads, bridges, drainage systems, and rights-of-way. The Motor Grader Operator position requires experience in handling heavy machinery with a focus on safety. Responsibilities include laying asphalt, grading surfaces, maintaining street signs, hauling materials, and supporting all phases of road and bridge maintenance.
Operator A and B positions are responsible for right-of-way maintenance and ensuring proper ditch drainage throughout Rockwall County. Duties include operating bulldozers, graders, asphalt paving equipment, backhoes, hauling materials for roadwork projects such as installing culverts or grading ditches, servicing street signs, trimming trees, mowing areas prone to erosion, and other assigned tasks. The level of operator role will depend on the applicant’s qualifications. Employees in this department work four 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday.
Interested candidates can find more information about these jobs or apply online at the county’s official employment portal at https://rockwallcountytx.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Additional details about other available county positions and benefits are available on the Rockwall County Employment Page at https://rockwallcountytexas.com/242/Employment.
Rockwall County emphasizes its commitment to equal employment opportunity by stating it does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, genetic information, pregnancy status, veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all aspects of employment unless otherwise required by law or where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check before being hired.
In related demographic context for the area’s workforce pool: The number of at-risk students in Rockwall County increased by 3.4% during the 2023-24 school year to a total of 7,777 students according to the Texas Education Agency. During that same period Rockwall County schools ranked 48th highest in Texas for total at-risk student enrollment according to the Texas Education Agency. White students made up the largest ethnic group in local schools with 12,123 students (51.7%), followed by Hispanic students with 6,172 (26.3%) according to the Texas Education Agency.
These job openings come as Rockwall County continues efforts to maintain infrastructure while serving a diverse community.
