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.
Between $50k and
$69k
Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Collin County $36k•$48k Per Year
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
•WATER
OPERATIONS
(FULL TIME)
RICHARDSON
•CITY OF
Occupation:
Material Moving Workers, All Other
Location:
Richardson, TX•75082
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
07/09/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
07/22/2026
Expires:
12/31/2026
Job #: 17038623
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Benefits Help for .
JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction, drive and operate heavy motorized equipment used in the maintenance of a water distribution and wastewater collection system. Perform other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Drive dump truck with backhoe to job location(s). Operate backhoe's hydraulic jackhammer to break pavement. Uncover water or sewer lines; opens trench(s) to install pipe. Assist crews in repairs when needed. Efficiently and safely operate, care for, and maintain acceptable appearance of assigned equipment. Perform daily preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment. Follow written and oral job instructions. Use good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly. Hear clearly and interpret hand signals correctly when working around equipment and in street and alley traffic, using proper safety precautions. Lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds; pull, push, and/or drag up to 150 pounds of repair equipment or materials, and while hooking up backhoe or other repair equipment. Work in trenches and confined spaces, using appropriate safety precautions. Climb, crawl, kneel, squat, stoop, and/or bend freely when driving, operating backhoe, and participating in repairs. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while driving or participating in repairs. Work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather. Some exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards, dust and odors, using proper safety equipment and precautions. Serve on standby crew for after-hours emergency work as required. Communicate courteously and effectively with other city employees, officials, and the public.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Pick up trash; keep storage areas clean and orderly.
