Between $23.39 and $30.41 Per Hour Position range in North Central $16.37

• $23.04 Per hour Heavy Equipment Operator I
• Streets

CITY OF DENTON

Occupation:

Material Moving Workers, All Other

Location:

DENTON, TX

• 76205

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

07/17/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Updated:

07/20/2026

Expires:

08/31/2026

Agency Job ID:

26-00252 Job #: 17042199 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 36 Month(s) CDL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Responsible for Heavy and Light Equipment operation, maintenance of equipment, and job safety, and assisting in the maintenance and construction of the City of Denton roadway system.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties Essential Functions:

Operates heavy complex motorized equipment such as paving/milling machine, track loader, scraper, compaction equipment, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, asphalt roller, and motor grader, etc. in a proficient manner for the purpose of construction, maintenance, or repair of the City of Denton?s roadways Performs skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment as needed when working on or around utilities. Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to supervisor Frequently assumes crew chief responsibilities in coordinating the activities of maintenance persons, helpers, and/or other equipment operations Will be required to work on call shifts and overtime as required. Occasionally confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor Reads and understands reference books and complicated procedures such as street/utility plans and equipment operation manuals Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned Completes daily work order tickets Performs Flagging duties as needed Performs On-Call duties as assigned Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications /

Acceptable Equivalency:

High school diploma or GED equivalent Three years' experience in operation of light to heavy equipment. OR Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers Skilled in the operation of backhoe, skid steer loader and dump truck Ability to load truck with track hoe or track loader Basic working knowledge of excavation equipment and procedures Ability to read construction plans and grade stakes Ability to rake and roll asphalt

Preferences:

Bilingual in Spanish and English Prior Four years? experience in construction equipment (motor grader, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, etc.) Experience with track mounted equipment Experience or willingness to learn to operate haul truck/end dump Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Conditions of Employment:

Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record OR must possess a valid Class C driver license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment. Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check Must pass a physical examination Must be able to perform duties in confined spaces Must be able to work 8-24hr shifts for snow/ice sanding Must be able to work overtime when requested

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands:

The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday. Sedentary

• lifting no more than 10 pounds Light
• lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds Medium
• lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds Heavy
• lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds Very Heavy
• lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes:

The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency. Codes for "how often": Y = Yes N = No E = extensive (100-70%) M = moderate (60-30%) I = infrequent (20-10%) A = almost never (