Equipment Operator I: Light Construction & Utilities

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is looking for an Equipment Operator I to handle light construction equipment for city facilities and utilities. You will operate machinery, perform minor repairs, and report major issues to your supervisor, supporting safe and efficient project execution.

Responsibilities include transporting materials, maintaining job sites, and recording daily activity. Texas driver’s licenses with CDL options are preferred, and compliance with safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience operating light to medium equipment (e.g., backhoe, roto boom, front‑end loaders).
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper usage of construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, drive, and safely use light to moderately complex equipment for City of Dallas maintenance.
• Load, transport, and unload materials to supply projects.
• Perform minor repairs and report major repairs to supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness of work sites and document daily activities.

Skills

Equipment operation knowledge

Safety procedures

Motor skills

Coordination

Maintenance ability

Team communication

Job description

The City of Dallas is looking for an Equipment Operator I to handle light construction equipment for city facilities and utilities. You will operate machinery, perform minor repairs, and report major issues to your supervisor, supporting safe and efficient project execution.

Responsibilities include transporting materials, maintaining job sites, and recording daily activity. Texas driver’s licenses with CDL options are preferred, and compliance with safety standards is essential.