Public Works Equipment Operator or Senior Equipment Operator - Streets

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Plano is hiring for Public Works Equipment Operator or Senior Equipment Operator - Streets at Parkway Service Center. This full-time role involves operating heavy equipment such as backhoes and excavators to maintain and construct public works infrastructure.

Senior candidates may lead projects and apply advanced technical skills to complex operational challenges, while maintaining safety and teamwork in outdoor environments. Benefits accompany a meaningful civic impact.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment including backhoe, skid steer, excavator, and concrete truck.
• Ability to support maintenance and construction projects for public services.
• Senior level: apply advanced technical expertise and lead work activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including backhoe, skid steer, excavator, and concrete truck.
• Support critical maintenance and construction projects to deliver public services.
• Lead work activities and develop solutions for complex operational challenges (Senior level).

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Tools

Backhoe

Skid steer

Excavator

Concrete truck

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Public Works Equipment Operator or Senior Equipment Operator - Streets

Job ID: 226375

Location: Parkway Service Center

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Additional Information

Minimum: 25.212201

Maximum: 37.818302

Hourly Salary Range

Our Culture

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, and Excellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—Adaptable, Professional, Relationship‑Focused, and Outcome‑Based—reflect who we are at our core.

This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA.

Rate And Compensation

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Equipment Operator or Senior Equipment Operator classification.

The target hourly rate for the Equipment Operator is between $22.86 - $27.44; depending on qualifications.

The target hourly rate for the Senior Equipment Operator is between $25.21 - $31.51; depending on qualifications.

Job Details

Join the City of Plano’s Public Works team and help maintain the essential infrastructure that keeps our community moving. Whether you are an experienced operator looking to grow or a seasoned professional ready to take on advanced responsibilities, this opportunity offers a rewarding career with meaningful impact.

Depending On Qualifications, You May Be Hired As a Public Works Equipment Operator Or Senior Public Works Equipment Operator, Where You’ll:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to a backhoe, skid steer, excavator, and concrete truck.
• Support critical maintenance and construction projects to ensure the safe, efficient delivery of public services.
• Apply advanced technical expertise, lead work activities, and help develop effective solutions for complex operational challenges (Senior level).

If you take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors, value teamwork and safety, and want to see the results of your efforts throughout the community, we encourage you to apply and grow with the City of Plano.

Public Works Vision and Core Values

Team members take pride in their work and feel a sense of ownership in our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job – and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication.

Full-Time Benefits

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Half-price recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits online.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.