Heavy Equipment Operator - Street (Kingsville, Tx)
- Kingsville, City of
- Kingsville, Texas
- Full Time
Between $18.78 and
$24.71
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Kleberg County $12.93 - $17.98 Per hour
Heavy Equipment Operator - Street (Kingsville, Tx)
Kingsville, City of
Occupation: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Location: Kingsville, TX - 78363
Positions available: 5
Job #: 16879666
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 6/16/2025
Updated: 6/19/2025
Expires: 7/16/2025
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
24 Month(s)
CDL
Required
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Hours
40 Hours Per Week
Shift
Day Shift
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Under general supervision operates heavy, motorized equipment used in the Street Division operations. Participates in all activities relating to maintenance, repair and construction of streets, drainage, and alley operations. Does other related work as required.
Essential Job Functions
Operates dump truck and pick-up truck. Operates front-end loader, grader, tractor, mowers, roller, backhoe and other equipment. Responsible for maintenance and minor repair of equipment. Able to follow written and oral instructions. Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly. Works in trenches and confined spaces; serves on standby crew for after-hours emergency work as required, does minor carpentry work, painting and concrete work, keeps storage areas neat and clean. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have valid Commercial Driver's License to meet minimum qualifications.
Two (2) years driving backhoe or similar type of equipment for road construction.
Knowledge of proper care and skillful/safe operation of heavy equipment.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push, pull and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and/or materials; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, stands, sits, and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic. Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust, fumes, noise, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions.
Additional Information
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.
All City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville's citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, and/or immediately after an emergency.
All positions require the following: 1) Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record and 2) proof of eligibility to legally work in the U.S. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen and background investigation.
Disclaimer
The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions, requirements or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of the work assigned.
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$24.71
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Kleberg County $12.93 - $17.98 Per hour
Heavy Equipment Operator - Street (Kingsville, Tx)
Kingsville, City of
Occupation: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Location: Kingsville, TX - 78363
Positions available: 5
Job #: 16879666
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 6/16/2025
Updated: 6/19/2025
Expires: 7/16/2025
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
24 Month(s)
CDL
Required
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Hours
40 Hours Per Week
Shift
Day Shift
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Under general supervision operates heavy, motorized equipment used in the Street Division operations. Participates in all activities relating to maintenance, repair and construction of streets, drainage, and alley operations. Does other related work as required.
Essential Job Functions
Operates dump truck and pick-up truck. Operates front-end loader, grader, tractor, mowers, roller, backhoe and other equipment. Responsible for maintenance and minor repair of equipment. Able to follow written and oral instructions. Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly. Works in trenches and confined spaces; serves on standby crew for after-hours emergency work as required, does minor carpentry work, painting and concrete work, keeps storage areas neat and clean. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have valid Commercial Driver's License to meet minimum qualifications.
Two (2) years driving backhoe or similar type of equipment for road construction.
Knowledge of proper care and skillful/safe operation of heavy equipment.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push, pull and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and/or materials; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, stands, sits, and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic. Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust, fumes, noise, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions.
Additional Information
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.
All City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville's citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, and/or immediately after an emergency.
All positions require the following: 1) Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record and 2) proof of eligibility to legally work in the U.S. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen and background investigation.
Disclaimer
The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions, requirements or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of the work assigned.
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Job ID: 482230266
Originally Posted on: 6/21/2025
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