Heavy Equipment Operator - Water
Job in
Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, 76548, USA
Listed on 2026-06-14
Listing for:
City of Harker Heights, TX
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : Harker Heights Public Works Department, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Heavyeq
06.11.2026
Department: Water Operations
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
Performs technical and manual tasks in the operation of minor maintenance, and equipment checks of heavy equipment operated by the City. Performs related tasks as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Water Field Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
1. Follows well-established procedures and methods. Operates a front end loader, backhoe, roller, skid steer, dump truck, compactor, mower, computer etc.
2. Operates equipment for such things as excavating, repairing or replacing infrastructure in the water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems.
3. Performs maintenance service and makes minor field repairs on equipment, insures that equipment is secure at the end of each work shift.
4. Operates and maintains water pump stations and water storage facilities.
5. Answers Duty Phone on nights, weekends and holidays.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
7. Attendance is an essential function of this job.
8. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights' Core Values.
The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full-time employees which include:
Health Insurance - Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and United Healthcare Dental.
(100% paid by City for employee - spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee)
Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available with the High Deductible Health Plan option
Paid Vacation
Sick Time
Holidays
(13 paid holidays per year)
Member Texas Municipal Retirement System
(Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to
1)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary)
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Supplemental Insurance Plan
Long Term Disability (Provided by the City)
Group Life (Provided by the City)
Longevity pay
Incentives
Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)
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