Equipment Operator I - Streets

Governmentjobs.com; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesquite is seeking an Equipment Operator I for full-time maintenance operations. The position requires heavy equipment operation for various maintenance tasks, demanding physical capabilities and the ability to work under supervision. The candidate must have prior experience and a valid driver’s license. This role is essential for ensuring the city's infrastructure is well-maintained.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in general labor required.
• Must pass an equipment operation test for skid-steer loaders.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, backhoes, and other machinery.
• Inspect and service equipment fluid levels.
• Repair a variety of city property including streets and barricades.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Maintenance Skills

Education

Ability to read and write

Job description

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City of Mesquite

$19.00 Hourly

Location

Mesquite, TX

Full-time

Job Number

2500150

Streets

Division

Street Operations

03/10/2025

Closing Date

7/23/2025 at 4:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

To perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation of equipment for various maintenance operations and activities; and to participate in a wide variety of maintenance and construction work.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $19.00/hr.

To perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation of equipment for various maintenance operations and activities; and to participate in a wide variety of maintenance and construction work.
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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by a Street Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

Operate equipment including trucks, backhoes, air compressors, rollers, loaders, mud-jack, pumps, pavers, tack and tar pots and other similar equipment and machinery. Drive as assigned by Supervisor.

Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operational gauges and tires as required; lubricate equipment as needed; service and adjust as necessary.

Build, paint, repair and maintain a variety of City property including barricades, fences, bridge rails and hand rails, bridges, streets and underpasses.

Collect and complete daily schedules; report all daily work to appropriate supervisor.

Maintain and repair a variety of concrete and asphalt materials including City streets, alleys, and utility piping as assigned; prepare obsolete concrete and asphalt for replacement; pour concrete and asphalt; finish concrete and lay asphalt as assigned.

Utilize a variety of manual tools to complete work projects.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

EXPERIENCE

Requires six (6) months prior working experience in general labor. Must pass: An equipment operation test for skid-steer loaders.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license. Possession of a valid Class A Texas driver's license or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment. Failure to obtain a Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Must be available to work 40 hours per week.
• Monday - Friday from 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
• Overtime and on call duty as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT