Light Equipment Operator - Streets

Job Title

Performs construction, repair, and maintenance work on sewer and water lines; operates equipment and performs extensive manual labor; reads meters; performs related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of the Street, Drainage & Sanitation Field Supervisor or on-site supervisor. None.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, assist with sewer cleaning machine, and operates a backhoe.

Performs maintenance on meters and other components.

Assists in installing and maintaining water and sewer lines; repairs wastewater main and manholes.

Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.

Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance.

Cleans and stocks the truck.

Loads and unloads various materials; performs yard clean-up and all other duties assigned.

Performs after-hours standby duty and serves on rotation of duty phone.

Assists other departments as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Exhibits the City of Harker Heights' Core Values.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; must be able to obtain Texas CDL-B within six (6) months from date of hire. A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position.

Benefits

The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full time employees which include:

• Health Insurance Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and Ameritas Dental. (100% paid by City for employee spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee)
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Holidays (13 paid holidays per year)
• Member Texas Municipal Retirement System (Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to 1)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary)
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Longevity pay
• Incentives
• Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)

Job Number: PW08.01.2025

Location: Harker Heights Public Works Department, TX

Salary: $37,814.40 Annually

Department: Streets

Opening Date: 08/01/2025

Closing Date: Continuous