Heavy Equipment Operator

Join the City of Pharr as a Full Time Heavy Equipment Operator and immerse yourself in a dynamic work environment that prioritizes innovation and customer‑centric solutions. This onsite role allows you to engage directly in impactful projects that shape our community, all while operating state‑of‑the‑art machinery. With an annual salary of $30,400.00
, you'll receive competitive compensation that reflects your skills and dedication.

You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement. Bring your expertise to Pharr, TX, and help us build a brighter future for our community!

As a Full Time Heavy Equipment Operator with the City of Pharr, you will play a vital role in efficiently maintaining and enhancing the city's infrastructure. Your primary responsibility will be to operate a utility trailer transport while occasionally managing smaller equipment such as shredders and slope mowers. You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills on a diverse range of machinery, including dozers, front‑end loaders, motor graders, maintainers, bucket trucks, backhoes, low‑boys, flatbeds, pavers, rollers, forklifts, vector trucks, and street sweepers (both vacuum and mechanical).

This position is perfect for those who thrive in a hands‑on environment and enjoy the challenge of problem‑solving. Additionally, you will perform other related duties as assigned, contributing to the effective operation of essential city services.

To excel as a Full Time Heavy Equipment Operator at the City of Pharr, candidates must possess a comprehensive understanding of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for operating various equipment. A solid grasp of the laws and ordinances regulating vehicle operation is crucial, along with knowledge of effective traffic and highway safety rules. Successful operators should also demonstrate expertise in the operation of medium construction equipment and be skilled in determining how systems function and how changes in conditions may impact outcomes.

The ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments, as well as to service automotive equipment, is essential. Candidates must demonstrate sufficient physical strength to carry out demanding labor tasks efficiently and safely. This role requires a proactive approach to safety and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards within our community. Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in operating equipment.
• Knowledge of the laws and ordinances regulating the operation of vehicles.
• Knowledge and skill in the effective operation of medium construction equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and effective precautionary measures required to avoid accidents.
• Knowledge of the hazards involved in the use of medium equipment and the safety precautions to be taken.
• Skill in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments and to service automotive equipment.
• Sufficient physical strength to perform heavy labor work.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Government Administration

$30,400 per year