Equipment Operator I – Public Works (CDL)

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

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate light to moderately complex construction equipment for City facilities and utilities. The role emphasizes safe operation, timely reporting, and efficient maintenance of equipment.

The position requires CDL knowledge with two years of experience in excavation, construction, or street sweeping operations; you will be responsible for supporting city infrastructure projects and responding to 24/7 emergency calls.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• 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.
• Performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs and maintenance procedures on construction equipment to maintain equipment in operating condition.
• Cleans material storage areas, construction sites, and public streets with light to moderate equipment to maintain or improve appearance of the site.
• Completes daily report of activities performed to document progress and provide supervisors with the knowledge needed to best allocate resources.
• Performs other work as required or assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Motor coordination

Speed control

Operate multiple equipment

Minor repairs

Relationship building

Job description

City of Dallas is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate light to moderately complex construction equipment for City facilities and utilities. The role emphasizes safe operation, timely reporting, and efficient maintenance of equipment.

The position requires CDL knowledge with two years of experience in excavation, construction, or street sweeping operations; you will be responsible for supporting city infrastructure projects and responding to 24/7 emergency calls.