Equipment Operator - Public Works - Streets; Port Arthur, TX

SALARY: $21.1338 - $26.3324, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE: 12/09/2025

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation of equipment for various public works activities and operations including construction, maintenance and related operations according to required standards; and to participate in a variety of maintenance and construction work.

This is the entry level class in the Equipment Operator class series. Employees in this class normally work under close supervision performing a group of repetitive or closely related duties according to established procedures. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from higher level classes by responsibility for operating a limited range of less complex equipment and vehicles.

Receive immediate supervision from upper-level staff.

Does not exercise Supervision.

• Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, pumps, blowers, weed eaters, welders, saws, lawnmowers, tractors, loaders, bobcats and other similar equipment and machinery in constructing, repairing, maintaining streets and moving various materials and property.
• Participate in identifying equipment needs for each assigned site or route.
• Utilize a variety of manual tools to complete assigned projects including shoveling various materials, hammering nails, collecting debris, building small wooden objects and repairing equipment.
• Participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various city facilities and properties and other related external business and government agencies which may include hauling materials and debris and mowing herbage on city property.
• Assist with the installation, repair, cleaning and maintenance of various public works materials and city property.
• Ensure safety of worksite; setup barricades and other safety devices.
• Provide technical support to assist division staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities; provide functional and technical direction as needed.
• May perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs.
• May inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operation of gauges and tires; lubricate equipment as needed; service and adjust as necessary.
• Assist in preparing and pouring concrete; clean worksite.
• Report all daily work to immediate supervisor.
• Mark various city property with a variety of marking materials including paint and chalk dust.
• May calculate various measurements to include those for cuts, trenches, depths and curb lines.
• Plant, cut or trim herbage as requested including trimming trees; remove and transport a variety of debris and excess material.
• Collect, empty and distribute commercial and recyclable material containers; collect and transport refuse to landfill.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Practices, methods and materials used in road construction and street maintenance.

Safe work practices.

Learn traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operations.

Learn city and departmental policies and procedures.

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled construction, repair and maintenance tasks.

Learn the basic geography and street system of the city.

Perform simple maintenance on assigned equipment in an efficient, safe manner.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Work independently or in a crew situation, as assigned.

Maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• making observations
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment
• communicating with others.

Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of:

• determining and avoiding dangerous situations
• interpreting written communication.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

• constant walking, stooping, kneeling, lifting, bending, standing or sitting & operating heavy equipment for up to eight hours or more‑extended periods of time
• ability…