Equipment Operator II; Port Arthur, TX

SALARY: $23.75 – $34.95, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE: 02/18/2026

CLOSING DATE: 02/24/2026 by 5:00 P.M.

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

This is the full journey level class in the equipment operator class series. All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative. This class can be distinguished from lower level classes by assignment of duties involving the operation of complex mechanical equipment related to specific area of assignment. Positions assigned to this class are further distinguished from those allocated to the Equipment Operator I class in that incumbents may provide lead supervision to a small crew of lower level maintenance staff.

• Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower level maintenance staff.

• Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, backhoes, tractors, air compressors, mixers, rollers, loaders, bobcats and other similar equipment and machinery in excavating, filling, constructing, repairing, maintaining and moving various materials and property.
• Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, and water and transmission fluid; verify operation of gauges and tires; lubricate equipment as needed; service and adjust as necessary.
• Assist with identifying equipment needs for each assigned site or route; ensure proper materials and tools are available to the crew when they are needed.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs.
• Utilize a variety of manual tools to complete assigned projects including shoveling various materials, hammering nails, building small wooden objects and repairing equipment.
• Participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various city facilities, properties and other related external business and government agencies which may include site preparations and hauling materials and debris.
• Install, repair, clean and maintain various public works materials and city property including fireplugs, water and sewer taps, water and service lines, water meters and valves, utility piping, manholes and refuse containers.
• 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.
• Assist with preparing grades and elevations for project construction; prepare and pour concrete; set wood forms and position steel as necessary; remove wooden forms; clean site.
• Collect and complete daily schedules and timesheets; report all daily work to appropriate division member.
• May mark various city property with a variety of marking materials including paint and chalk dust.
• Measure a variety of areas including cuts, trenches, depths and curb lines.
• May respond to emergency situations as requested.
• May plant, cut or trim herbage as requested including trimming trees and planting flowers and trees; remove and transport a variety of debris and excess material.

• Operating bulldozers, landfill compactors, off‑road dump trucks, tractors, air compressors, and water pumps as required.
• Operating bulldozers to spread waste, build terraces and slopes and build and repair roads.
• Follow current grades, cut waste to current grade utilizing the blade and able to observe differences.
• Keep floor leveled and dumping area free of debris and waste.
• Continually keep floor on grade (leveled).
• Cover waste and repair erosion.
• Seal dirt.
• Knocking down trees when needed.
• Spreading and compacting waste on side, front and back slopes.
• Cut material to grade utilizing the blade on compactor.
• Collect litter,…