Equipment Operator I (Code Compliance - Civil Service)

Dallas City Hall; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking an Equipment Operator I in Code Compliance to operate light to moderate construction equipment for city facilities and utilities, perform minor repairs, and report to a supervisor.

Requires three years of hands-on experience, a Texas driver license, with CDL Class B preferred, and the ability to work safely in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience operating light to medium equipment in construction or utility settings.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and municipal work rules.
• Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to moderately complex equipment for City facilities and utilities.
• Load, transport, and unload materials to job sites and stockpiles.
• Perform minor repairs and report major issues to supervision.
• Maintain clean work areas and document daily activities for resource planning.
• Adhere to safety standards and city regulations while on site.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Motor skills

Control speed

Job description

## Equipment Operator I (Code Compliance - Civil Service)Applyposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: June 13, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: 26-27384**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.**Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture,we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.**Job Summary**Operates light equipment with variety controls used in the construction and maintenance of City of Dallas facilities and utilities, controls machinery used in construction and/or maintenance of City’s facilities.**Job Description****Overview**The Equipment Operator I operates light construction equipment for construction and maintenance of City of Dallas facilities and utilities. Carries out minor repairs and reports to Supervisor or Crew Leader of major repairs.**Essential Functions****1.** Operates, drives, and safely uses light to moderately complex equipment for City and utility maintenance; safely uses and drives rubber tired backhoe, tracked excavators and loaders, maintainers, bobcats, street sweepers, cranes, soil compactors, and front-end loaders; excavates asphalt and concrete, clears debris and blockages from creeks, and maintains the sanitary sewer system.**2.** Drives truck and trailer rig to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized automotive equipment to job site; adheres to safety standards and regulations.**3.** Loads, transports, and unloads materials such as sand, flexbase, asphalt, gravel, and other construction materials from City stockpiles or vendors to City locations to supply construction or maintenance projects.**4.** Performs minor mechanical repairs and maintenance procedures on construction equipment to maintain equipment in operating condition.**5.** Cleans material storage areas, construction sites, and public streets with light to moderate equipment to maintain or improve appearance of the site.**6.** Completes daily report of activities performed to document progress and provide supervisors with the knowledge needed to best allocate resources.**7.** Performs other work as required or assigned.**Knowledge and Skills*** Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.* Knowledge of and adherence to safety procedures at all times.* Strong motor skills and eye-hand-foot coordination.* Ability to control speed and direction of light and moderately complex motorized equipment.* Ability to operate numerous types of equipment.* Skill in performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.**EXPERIENCE**Three (3) years of experience operating light to medium equipment (e.g., backhoe, roto boom, front-end loaders etc.) used in excavation, construction, utility, landfill and/or street sweeping operations. **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS*** Texas Driver's License and good driving history.* Commercial Driver’s License Class B.* Commercial Driver’s License Class A and Texas Commission of Environmental Quality License preferred.* Applicants with a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days.**Salary Range**$47,819.20 - $53,164.80The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.