Entry-Level Streets Equipment Operator

City of La Porte, Texas; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte, Texas, is seeking an Equipment Operator I – Streets to drive light to moderate equipment and assist in street and storm drain maintenance. The position is entry-level and carries responsibilities for routine operations under supervision.

A Texas Driver’s License is required, with CDL class B obtainable within three months of hire. Salary is quoted hourly, with starting rates around the posted minimum and potential increases with experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Must obtain Texas Class B CDL within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to moderate construction equipment on routine assignments or during training.
• Repair and patch streets by hand-sweeping surfaces, loading asphalt, and raking and shoveling asphalt.
• Work with a small street patching crew to complete work orders.
• Operate tractors and mowers for drainage channel and right-of-way maintenance.
• May perform concrete work such as curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair.
• Inspect ditches and drainage areas for weed removal and herbicide application.
• Operate trucks and equipment for larvicide/insecticide application.
• Drive pickup and dump trucks in daily operations.
• Perform regular storm drain maintenance and emergency storm work.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Texas Driver’s License

Texas Class B CDL (within 3 months)

Job description

The City of La Porte, Texas, is seeking an Equipment Operator I – Streets to drive light to moderate equipment and assist in street and storm drain maintenance. The position is entry-level and carries responsibilities for routine operations under supervision.

A Texas Driver’s License is required, with CDL class B obtainable within three months of hire. Salary is quoted hourly, with starting rates around the posted minimum and potential increases with experience.