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Equipment Operator
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,887 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
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Position range in Cameron County $12.16 - $20.51 Per hour Equipment Operator
CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE
Occupation:
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Location:
La Feria, TX - 78559
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
07/16/2026
Positions available: 2
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/01/2026
Expires:
12/31/2026
Job #: 17041724
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Experience
6 Month(s) DL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
40 Hours Per Week Shift
Day Shift Benefits Help for .
Job Title:
Equipment Operator Location:
Cameron County Drainage District No. 6 (CCDD6),
La Feria, TX Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (subject to change based on operational needs)
Employment Type:
Full-Time Position Overview:
Cameron County Drainage District No. 6 (CCDD6) is seeking qualified candidates for two (2) full-time Equipment Operator positions. These roles play a vital part in supporting the districts drainage improvement and maintenance projects throughout western Cameron County, specifically in the La Feria and Santa Rosa areas. Operators will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of heavy equipment to ensure reliable and efficient drainage systems for the communities we serve. To apply or request an Application please contact the CCDD6 Administrative Director, Elizabeth Martinez, at (956) 277-0028 or at emartinez@ccdd6.org. You can also pick up a job application at 13863 Kelly Dr, La Feria, TX 78559 during business hours or online at ccdd6.org.