Equipment Operator - Parks

Equipment Operator

Employer:

City of Kilgore

Salary: $37,440.00 - $44,803.20 Annually

Location:

City Hall, 815 N. Kilgore St., Kilgore, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00007

Department:
Parks

Opening Date: 06/15/2026

Operates a variety of contractor's equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance and repair activities; performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of parks, facilities, street rights-of-way, and other public areas.

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

• Maintains city rights-of-way and other public areas.
• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as tractors, mowers, boom-axe, backhoe, street sweeper, lift truck, cranes, chainsaws, etc.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Follows safety procedures to prevent damage to public and private property and persons. Establishes traffic control as necessary in accordance with the TMUTCD.
• Regular attendance required.
• Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
• Assists with other parks and maintenance items and necessary.

Education, Experience, and

Certifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations; working knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in street and utility maintenance work.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions. Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions.
• Knowledge of proper procedures for use and care of mowing, trimming, wood chipper and chainsaw equipment. Knowledge of proper procedures for use and care of backhoes.
• Experience

Equipment Operator I - 0 to 4 years

Equipment Operator II - 3 to 8 years, 3 of which must be related to parks/right of way maintenance

Equipment Operator III - 7 to 12 years, 6 of which must be related to parks/right of way maintenance

Senior Equipment Operator - 12+ years, 8 of which must be related to parks/right of way maintenance

• Certifications
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's license (CDL) is preferred for all equipment operator levels above I.

Competencies:

• Equipment Operator I
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Skill in following oral and written communications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Skill in planning and organizing materials and supplies necessary to complete work orders or daily assignments.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment and tools.
• Ability to learn to operate associated software systems quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to utilize computer hardware and software relating to work and field equipment.
• Equipment Operator II and above
• Understand City purchasing policy
• Ability to provide supervisory duties
• Maintain and control appropriate tool and material inventories
• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for water, electrical,…