Equipment Operator Dallas Water Utilities; Civil Service

Position: Equipment Operator - I (Dallas Water Utilities) (Civil Service) Multiple Locations
Location: Meadow Bridge

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End Date:
December 22, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
25-25966
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** Job Summary
** Operates light equipment with variety controls used in the construction and maintenance of City of Dallas facilities and utilities, controls machinery used in construction and/or maintenance of City’s facilities.
** Job Description
**** Overview
* * The Equipment Operator I operates light construction equipment for construction and maintenance of City of Dallas facilities and utilities. Carries out minor repairs and reports to Supervisor or Crew Leader of major repairs.
** Essential Functions
**** 1.
** Operates, drives, and safely uses light to moderately complex equipment for City and utility maintenance; safely uses and drives rubber-tired backhoe, tracked excavators and loaders, maintainers, bobcats, street sweepers, cranes, soil compactors, and front-end loaders; excavates asphalt and concrete, clears debris and blockages from creeks, and maintains the sanitary sewer system.
** 2.
** Drives truck and trailer rig to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized automotive equipment to job site; adheres to safety standards and regulations.
** 3.
** Loads, transports, and unloads materials such as sand, flexbase, asphalt, gravel, and other construction materials from City stockpiles or vendors to City locations to supply construction or maintenance projects.
** 4.
** Performs minor mechanical repairs and maintenance procedures on construction equipment to maintain equipment in operating condition.
** 5.
** Cleans material storage areas, construction sites, and public streets with light to moderate equipment to maintain or improve appearance of the site.
** 6.
** Completes daily report of activities performed to document progress and provide supervisors with the knowledge needed to best allocate resources.
** 7.
** Performs other work as required or assigned.
** Knowledge and Skills
*** Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.
* Knowledge of and adherence to safety procedures at all times.
* Strong motor skills and eye-hand-foot coordination.
* Ability to control speed and direction of light and moderately complex motorized equipment.
* Ability to operate numerous types of equipment.
* Skill in performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
** EXPERIENCE
* ** Three (3) years of experience operating light to medium equipment (e.g., backhoe, roto boom, front-end loaders etc.) used in excavation, construction, utility, landfill and/or street sweeping operations.  
** LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
*** Texas Driver's License and good driving history.
* Commercial Driver’s License Class

B.
* Commercial Driver’s License Class A and Texas Commission of Environmental Quality License preferred.
* Applicants with a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days.

Work Locations:
* This position may be assigned to one of several Dallas Water Utilities locations. Please review the list of work sites and division-specific notes below.
* Wastewater Collection
· 8915 Adlora Ln, Dallas, Texas 75238 (North of White Rock Lake)
· 2545 Valleria Dr, Dallas, Texas 75211 (Southwest Dallas) Water Distribution
· 9805 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75220 (Northwest of Downtown Dallas)
** Salary Range**$47,809.85 - $53,172.61

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
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