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Commission creates Heavy Equipment Operator III classification for specialized county equipment

San Patricio County Commissioner's Court · April 7, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners approved a new county classification, Heavy Equipment Operator III (HE03), to cover specialized equipment operations across precincts; the role is not a supervisor but includes some supervisory duties and applies countywide.

The court approved creation of a new classification, Heavy Equipment Operator III (HE03), to address specialized equipment operations across road and bridge precincts. Human resources explained the HE03 is positioned above existing operator classes but below lead crewman in pay and supervision responsibilities; it is intended to cover operators of specialized equipment that may not require a commercial driver's license.

Commissioners discussed duties and the need for workers to perform a range of tasks beyond driving heavy equipment. After a motion and second, the court approved the new classification by unanimous voice vote.