Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator I

Location:

Edinburg, TX (zip 78541).

Pay: $15.05 per hour.

Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, life and AD&D insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, fully‑paid medical and dental coverage, workers’ compensation, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employee assistance program, a healthy‑lifestyle program, and access to fitness centers.

Operate light‑to‑heavy construction equipment such as rollers, graders, backhoes, front‑end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, and bulldozers. Maintain equipment, perform preventative maintenance inspections and minor repairs. Complete daily reports and other documentation. Coordinate work on construction, hauling, industrial service, and maintenance projects, including trash and debris collection services. Respond to emergency incidents such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, accidents, and hazardous‑material spills.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience operating light equipment and thorough knowledge of safety procedures.
• Current, valid class "C" driver’s license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Good driving record and insurable by the city’s carrier.

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation and must provide accurate information; inaccurate or incomplete information will result in rejection. Applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the city’s expense.