Equipment Operator (Entry

  • City of San Antonio
  • San Antonio, Texas
  • Full Time
Between $19.90 and

$22.20

Per Hour

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Bexar County $17.46 - $24.68 Per hour

Equipment Operator (Entry

City of San Antonio

Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Location: San Antonio, TX - 78237

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16868954

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 5/22/2025

Updated: 5/25/2025

Expires: 6/21/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Experience

12 Month(s)

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Shift

Day Shift

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Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing skilled work operating light to heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other material in the maintenance or construction of streets and public properties. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

May be assigned to work at any of the following Service Center locations

Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard, San Antonio, Texas 78233

Southeast Service Center - 1318 Southeast Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78220

Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, Texas 78254

West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas 78228

Southwest Service Center - 6927 W. Commerce, San Antonio Texas 78228

Work Hours

7:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

Operates a 10 cy or less dump trucks to and from work locations, construction sites, etc.

Operates various types of road construction equipment such as skid loader, flat wheel roller, pneumatic roller sweepers, and oil distributors.

Performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment.

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work related to various maintenance and construction activities such as; pot-hole repair, base and pavement repair, and street maintenance.

Performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment.

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work related to various maintenance and construction activities.

May prepare a daily log of activities.

Cleans and removes debris from streets, drainage, ditches, and other areas, frequently lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Removes brush and trash from drainage inlets.

Transports tools and equipment to and from work sites.

May assist in the placement of barricades, signs, flashers, and safety cones.

Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

One (1) year of experience operating light, medium, or heavy equipment or completion of an SA: Ready to Work CDL training program.

Must obtain a Valid Texas Commercial Class "B" Driver's License plus all required endorsements within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Class "A" or Class "B" Commercial Driver's License.

Three (3) + years' experience in all aspects of street construction / reconstruction.

Three (3) + years' experience with hot and/or cold mix asphalt placement.

Three (3) + years' experience repairing potholes with patch truck.

Three (3) + years' experience operating medium to heavy equipment (i.e. front-end loader, skid loader, double drum roller, pneumatic roller, etc.).

Applicant Information

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of operating characteristics and limitations of the equipment being operated.

Knowledge of basic construction methods and practices.

Knowledge of safety procedures related to the equipment being operated.

Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and practices.

Ability to learn proper equipment operating procedures, methods, and practices.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Working conditions are primarily outside in a construction site environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, traffic construction dust, damp/wet surfaces, overhead power lines, high noise, oily surfaces, liquid asphalt, and lime.

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Job ID: 478744908
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2025

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