Equipment Operator- EP Water

El Paso Water; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Dental and Vision options

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

El Paso Water Utilities in El Paso, TX is hiring for a skilled equipment operator in a Civil Service role. The position requires operating a variety of medium-sized motorized equipment used in construction, repair and maintenance. A valid Texas Class B CDL by appointment date is required; some positions may require higher endorsements.

Work involves safety, inspections, and coordinating with crew to meet schedules. Testing information: Practical exam to be announced.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of experience operating light or medium trucks, tractors, and related automotive equipment.
• Valid Texas Class B CDL or equivalent by the date of appointment.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class A CDL or equivalent from another state.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment including, but not limited to, 18-wheel tractor/trailer, asphalt distributor, and other specialized machinery.
• Inspect the work site before, during and after activities and maintain safety and efficiency.
• Direct a crew of laborers or other workers as assigned and participate in related duties.
• Perform basic maintenance and servicing to keep equipment in good operating condition.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Truck driving

Tools

Semi-tractor trailer

Backhoe

Street sweeper

Grapple

Job description

Job Details

Salary $43,138.58 - $62,982.32 Annually

Location Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type Civil Service

Job Number 18430-0826

Department El Paso Water Utilities

Opening Date 08/13/2026

Closing Date 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants 75

Description

Requirements

MOS Code: 12V (Army) 001165 ( Navy)

Education and Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of experience operating light or medium trucks, tractors, and related automotive equipment.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

• Some positions may require a Texas Class “A” CDL or equivalent from another state.
• CDL may require specialized endorsements depending on the area of assignment.
• Some positions may require a Municipal Solid Waste Operator Class C License.

Special Requirements: Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations. Some positions must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.

General Purpose: Under general supervision, operate a variety of general or specialized medium-sized motorized equipment utilized in construction, repair, maintenance, and other field operations.

Typical Duties: Operate medium equipment, including, but not limited to, 18-wheel semi-tractor/trailer; asphalt distributor, grapple, jet-rodder equipped vacuum, personnel lift and roll off trucks; gang and slope mowers; and other specialized equipment, such as backhoe, chip box spreader, earth saw, farm tractor with implements, front loader, street sweeper, trencher, and truck-mounted crane, as assigned. Involves: Attach, set up, start, stop, position, guide, and manipulate powered mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic apparatus to dig, push, pile, or load materials. Monitor instruments and adjust such factors as speed, flow, temperature, and pressure when feeding, bearing-off, hoisting, and transporting solids or fluids. Perform other difficult construction, repair, maintenance, or operations-related work. Inspect the work site prior to, during, and following activities. Identify, recommend, and undertake work according to priorities and established schedules.

May direct a crew of laborers or other workers. Involves: As assigned, participate in non-personnel administration-related duties including, but not limited to assigning and inspecting work, and training employees.

Perform various related duties. Involves: Inspect, clean, grease, and fuel equipment. Identify and perform basic equipment preventative maintenance, servicing and minor repair work to maintain operating conditions and meet safety requirements. Engage in manual labor as necessary to complete assignments. Interact with other departments, employees, contractors, vendors, or the public.

General Information

Test information: Practical examination date to be announced.

Candidates will be testing on the following 3 pieces of equipment: backhoe combo, front loader and vactor.

Note: This recruitment will be used to fill positions at the El Paso Water only.

Benefits

LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE

The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.

Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.

The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!

Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.

ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE

All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.

For 0 - 5 Years Of Service (12 Days)

Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:

40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period

For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):

40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period

For >15 or more years of service (20 days):

40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period

SICK LEAVE WITH PAY

Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.

ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE

The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.

PREGNANCY LEAVE

• Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
• An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.
• An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.

LEGAL HOLIDAYS

• First day of January (New Year's Day)
• Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)
• Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day)
• Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
• June 19 (Juneteenth)
• Fourth day of July (Independence Day)
• First Monday in September (Labor Day)
• Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)
• Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
• The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving)
• Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)
• Employee's Birthday

In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays: 1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council. 2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday. 3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday.

Required Question

Employer City of El Paso

Address 300 N. Campbell

El Paso, Texas, 79901

Phone [phone]

Website http://www.elpasotexas.gov