Equipment Operator Dallas Water Utilities; Civil Service

Position: Equipment Operator - I (Dallas Water Utilities) (Civil Service) Multiple Locations
## Equipment Operator - I (Dallas Water Utilities) (Civil Service) Multiple Locations Applytime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
July 8, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
25-25966
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** Job Summary
** Operates light equipment with variety controls used in the construction and maintenance of City of Dallas facilities and utilities, controls machinery used in construction and/or maintenance of City’s facilities.
** Job Description
**** Overview
* * The Equipment Operator I operates light construction equipment for construction and maintenance of City of Dallas facilities and utilities. Carries out minor repairs and reports to Supervisor or Crew Leader of major repairs.
** Essential Functions
**** 1.
** 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.
** 2.
** 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.
** 3.
** 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.
** 4.
** Performs minor mechanical repairs and maintenance procedures on construction equipment to maintain equipment in operating condition.
** 5.
** Cleans material storage areas, construction sites, and public streets with light to moderate equipment to maintain or improve appearance of the site.
** 6.
** Completes daily report of activities performed to document progress and provide supervisors with the knowledge needed to best allocate resources.
** 7.
** Performs other work as required or assigned.
** Knowledge and Skills
*** Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.
* Knowledge of and adherence to safety procedures at all times.
* 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.
* Skill in performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
** EXPERIENCE
* * Three (3) years of experience operating light to medium equipment (e.g., backhoe, roto boom, front-end loaders etc.) used in excavation, construction, utility, landfill and/or street sweeping operations.  
** LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
*** Texas Driver's License and good driving history.
* Commercial Driver’s License Class

B.
* Commercial Driver’s License Class A and Texas Commission of Environmental Quality License preferred.
* Applicants with a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days.
** Salary Range**$47,819.20 - $53,164.80

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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