Light Equipment Operator I (20-0608)

Between $2,889.00 and $2,976.00 Per Month DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Brown County $1,995.00 - $2,780.00 Per Month Light Equipment Operator I (20-0608) City of Brownwood

Occupation:

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Location:

Brownwood, TX - 76801

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

05/08/2026 Positions available: 2

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/11/2026

Expires:

08/31/2026 Job #: 17012058 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

Job Assignment:

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Job Number:

20-0608

Department:

20 - Parks & Recreation Department

Pay:

$2,889 per month / $16.67 per hour

Post-Probation Pay:

$2,976 per month / $17.17 per hour

Immediate Supervisor:

Parks Supervisor or Recreation Supervisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This non-supervisory position is responsible for the operation of equipment requiring above-average driving skills and manipulative ability and for mowing over 200 acres of city-owned property and vacant lots within the city; must be able to skillfully operate tractor with mower and other related equipment. Must be willing to adopt and exhibit the City of Brownwood "I SERVE" Core Values.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Operate tractor with mower attachments. Operate power mower, hedge trimmers, edger and weed eater when required. Perform routine grounds maintenance, including cutting grass, trimming hedges and trees, planting grass, watering, filling holes, picking up litter and other debris. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment. Assist in the general clean-up of all areas of the city, including downtown, as directed by the Parks Supervisor. Assist in repairs of fences, gates, walls, playground equipment and bleachers including painting and plumbing. Operates welder and cutting torch. Assist in moving tables, chairs and other equipment to various locations as directed by Parks Supervisor. Cleans restrooms in park and recreational buildings. Perform other duties as assigned by Parks Supervisor.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Outside, in cases of emergency, required to work nights and weekends. Occasional overtime hours required. Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various worksites. Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while performing maintenance duties and be exposed to mechanical and chemical hazards. Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and 50-100 pounds occasionally. Ability to bend, stoop, walk, push broom, sweep, and dig. Ability to walk over sloped and uneven terrain. Work involves getting dirty and wet, cutting grass and tree limbs. Employee will be exposed to dirt, dust, noises, fumes, and odors. Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with the public. Ability to understand verbal and written communication.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

Occasional contact with other city employees; limited contact with general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have enough education to read & write effectively for this position. Must be able to comprehend and speak the English language. High school diploma or G.E.D. is a plus but not required.