Equipment Operator II - Streets

Salary : $52,404.02 - $60,264.62 Annually

Location : Wylie, TX

Job Type : FULL TIME

Job Number : 2025-00056

Department : PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS

Opening Date : 09 / 29 / 2025

General Summary

Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission :

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The City of Wylie's Public Works division is seeking a motivated individual to fill our open Equipment Operator II position. The selected applicant will operate motorized equipment used in the maintenance of various City systems, based upon assigned division.

SUPERVISION

Supervision is provided by the Supervisor and / or Manager.

Hourly rate is based on years of experience.

The Public Works division works four ten hour days Monday thru Thursday.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives dump truck and operates backhoe and other similar pieces of equipment.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Excavates water / sewer lines and open trenches.
• Assists crews in repairs.
• Acts as a lead and supervises crews out in the field.
• Works in trenches and confined spaces.
• Supervises the daily work orders, including turning in completed forms on a daily basis.
• Responsible for efficient and safe operation, care and appearance of assigned equipment.
• Demonstrates good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.
• Actively identifies, reports, addresses, and follows up on problems and incidents. Actively seeks and recommends operational changes to the direct supervisor.
• Exercises proper safety precautions at all times.
• Picks up trash, and keeps storage areas clean and orderly.
• Performs daily and regular preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Completes duties of an Equipment Operator I, when needed.
• Works in harmony with other crew and department members.
• Courteous and helpful to citizens.
• Follows written and oral job instructions.
• Hears and / or interprets hand signals when on work sites.
• Available for call-out.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Other duties as may be assigned

When assigned to Streets :

Operates heavy equipment, maintains equipment, and performs construction and maintenance of City streets.

Minimum Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have Texas Driver's License within 60 days of hire. Two years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment. Must maintain required certifications / licenses throughout time in position. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

When assigned to Streets :

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the following within one year :

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED :

HIGH : Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently or 10-20 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED :

Balancing Bending Carrying Climbing Crawling Driving

Crouching Fine Dexterity Foot Controls Handling Hearing

Kneeling Lifting Pushing / Pulling Reaching Sitting

Standing Talking Twisting Vision Walking

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT : Outdoors

SHIFT WORK : No

CALL-OUT : On rotating basis

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

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What is your highest level of education?

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Do you have a valid Driver's License?

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Do you currently hold a CDL?

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Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.(Employee Handbook, Section 23 : Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay : "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.")Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

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Have you ever worked for a city / municipality?

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If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position. If no, please type N / A.

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Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application?

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If you have worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application, please describe below.

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Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met.By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

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