Light Equipment Operator - Street Department

City of Corsicana; North Carolina; On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

TMRS retirement with 2:1 City match

13 paid holidays

Longevity pay

Job summary

The City of Corsicana is seeking a Light Equipment Operator to join the Public Works Street Maintenance team in Corsicana, TX. The role involves operating light equipment such as rollers, water trucks, backhoes, and trucks to support street and drainage maintenance.

Essential duties include driving trucks, performing minor repairs, street markings, and assisting with concrete work and sign installation. CDL Class B is required and candidates must meet municipal employment standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in construction and equipment operations.
• Equivalent combinations of education and municipal work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to haul supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments on equipment.
• Stripe streets and install traffic control markings.
• Assist with finishing concrete and installing street signs.
• Remove trees, brush, and debris from rights-of-way or City property.
• Operate street sweeper and loader as needed.
• Patch streets as necessary.
• Clean culverts, drains, and parkways.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Streets Division Manager.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety practices

Reading & writing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Light Equipment Operator – Street Department

The City of Corsicana is seeking a qualified individual to join our Public Works team as a Street Maintenance Equipment Operator. This position involves the safe and efficient operation of light equipment such as rollers, water trucks, backhoes, and trucks to support street, alley, drainage maintenance, street cuts, and sign maintenance.

Job Details

Category: Public Works
Location: Corsicana, Texas
Salary: $22.984/hr.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to haul supplies, equipment, and materials
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments on equipment
• Stripe streets and install traffic control markings
• Assist with finishing concrete and installing street signs
• Remove trees, brush, and debris from rights-of-way or City property
• Operate street sweeper and loader as needed
• Patch streets as necessary
• Clean culverts, drains, and parkways
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Streets Division Manager

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in construction and equipment operations
• Equivalent combinations of education and municipal work experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and best practices for street and drainage maintenance
• Ability to safely operate and maintain light equipment and hand tools
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs, bend, climb, and work in trenches and ditches
• Familiarity with safe work practices and ability to follow protocols
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with city staff, the public, and contractors

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Regular outdoor work with exposure to extreme weather, noise, dust, fumes, and physical hazards
• Work in confined spaces, trenches, ditches, and wet or muddy environments
• Must be able to climb onto equipment and work on uneven terrain
• Availability for after-hours work including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts

Employment Requirements

• Maintain a 100% drug- and alcohol-free workplace
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment
• Have and maintain a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class B (CDL)
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period
• Pass a criminal history check, thorough background investigation, and drug screening to be considered for employment

Benefits

When you join the City of Corsicana, your compensation extends far beyond your hourly wage or annual salary. Our comprehensive benefits package represents a significant investment in every employee's financial security, health, and future retirement.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance equal to 1X the employee’s annual base salary up to $100,000 and Supplemental Death Benefit equal to 1X the annual base salary, reduced to $7,500 after retirement through the retirement system (TMRS)
• Optional additional insurance policies
• Retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7 % employee contribution and a 2:1 City match
• Optional tax deferred supplemental 457B plan
• Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of one workday for each month employed
• Employees accrue vacation leave at rates dependent upon years of service
• Employees receive one day each fiscal year for personal leave
• The City observes 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay equal to $6.00/month times length of service with the City of Corsicana.
• Wellness pay
• Bereavement Leave