Light Equipment Operator​/Truck Driver

Salary : $32,760.00 Annually
Location : Street Dept.

-Texarkana, TX
Job Type: Light Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Job Number: 00569
Department: Public Works Administration
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assumes the responsibility for the maintenance of City property and equipment; light duty maintenance and construction equipment for public works construction, maintenance and demolition projects; and the operation of other related equipment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Foreman, Assistant Street Superintendent and/or Street Superintendent
SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None
SAFETY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION

This position is designed as a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Presence in the workplace on a regular basis is required to accomplish the essential functions, regular attendance MUST be maintained.
Drives dump truck to transport supplies or materials.
Operates three or more of the following pieces of light duty equipment: small motor grader, small dozer, backhoe, roller, bush-hog mowers, front-end loader, haul-type truck and/or other light duty construction, maintenance and demolition equipment
Operates equipment for the purpose of ditching, leveling, and smoothing to grade on maintenance and construction projects; hauling, dumping, and/or spreading of material
Instructs and trains assigned workers on equipment used; regularly services equipment; reports repair needs
Makes routine repairs and adjustments on equipment used
Performs strenuous manual labor, as necessary
Pickup trash/debris and clean up City owned properties.
Perform storm cleanup of trees, limbs, etc.
Inclement weather preparations.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs all other functions as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:

Three (3) years experience in construction work including work in concrete finishing and in the safe and efficient operation of light construction and maintenance equipment

Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read and write

Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities

Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance

Ability to set grades with line level

Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public

Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class A (Preferred) or Class B Commercial Driver's License (no restrictions allowed).

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Concrete saw, dump truck, concrete tools and equipment, backhoe, leveling instruments, line level, and transit level. Power and hand tools, equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; portable radio; light-duty construction, maintenance, and demolition equipment; survey equipment including blueprints

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Work is performed in outdoor settings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,…