Equipment Operator I- Stormwater/Drainage

City of Seguin; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seguin seeks an Equipment Operator I - Stormwater/Drainage to operate light to heavy equipment for drainage construction and maintenance. Duties include open channel cleaning, erosion control, and inspections of drainage infrastructure, with on-call emergency response as needed. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

A Class A or B CDL is required within one year. Starting salary is $19.68/hour, and the job may require working in varied weather conditions outdoors in the City

Qualifications

• Must read and comprehend routine maintenance documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 85 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Work outdoors in variable weather and around heavy equipment.
• Operate standard maintenance tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to heavy equipment for drainage projects and maintenance.
• Performs underground storm drain maintenance, open channel cleaning, and inspections.
• Provides traffic control for construction and special events.
• Responds to emergencies and on-call requests as required.
• Uses PPE and follows safety protocols during duties.

Job description

Equipment Operator I- Stormwater/Drainage JobID: 1171

• Position Type:
  Skilled Trades/ Equipment Operator
  
• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
  
• Location:
  City of Seguin
  

Job Description: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - STORMWATER/DRAINAGE

Operates various types of light to heavy equipment used in the Public Works Department for the operation, maintenance, and construction of drainage infrastructure. Performs underground storm drain maintenance and repairs, open channel cleaning, drainage infrastructure inspections, line locates; and performs other related duties. May be required to work in other divisions of the Public Works Department including Streets traffic, Brush, or ROW.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Performs manual labor for drainage improvement construction projects and drainage maintenance activities.

Operates various types of heavy equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, water trucks, loaders, vacuum trucks, skid loaders, hydroseeder, camera equipment, and street sweepers; utilizes jackhammers, chainsaws, chippers, and other power tools.

Installs and maintains erosion control BMPs such as inlet protection, rock berms, and silt fencing.

Responds to and/or investigates illicit discharge calls such as spills, dumping, and leaks.

Cleans and sweeps City streets and/or Parking lots.

Trims trees and/or shrubbery.

Cleans all drainage infrastructure in the right-of-way of debris.

Provides traffic control for construction activities, emergencies, parades and various types of special events.

Cuts and grades open channels.

Uses technology such as desktop computers, tablets, smartphones to perform job duties including inspections of drainage infrastructure, and timekeeping.

Participates in cross training with other Public Works Department crews including Streets and Traffic.

Provides on-call assistance; responds to emergency situations as required.

Other Important Duties*

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Must be able to read/comprehend routine maintenance documentation. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments/personnel and the general public.

Ability to: Th is position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 85 pounds. Employees in this role are subject to constant use of vision and hearing, and will frequently be required to stand, walk, push, reach, handle objects, maintain balance, communicate, and operate foot controls. Duties may also occasionally involve sitting, lifting, carrying, fine motor dexterity, kneeling, twisting, and climbing, with rare requirements for crouching, crawling, or bending.

Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to variable or extreme weather conditions, dust, dirt, heavy equipment, and vehicle traffic. The position also requires working around hot asphalt, hazardous chemicals and materials, and potential exposure to infectious diseases. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year experience operating light and heavy equipment or performing street, drainage, or water or wastewater utility work is required.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Class "A or B" Commercial Driver's License is required within one (1) year of employment. Must possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

-Starting Salary: $19.68/hour
- Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
-The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)
* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.