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WICHITA FALLS-CITY OF
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - HEO - WATER DISTRIBUTION
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What they do
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
Job Description
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Between $19.97 and
$21.97
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in North Texas $13.67
- $20.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
- HEO•WATER
DISTRIBUTION
WICHITAFALLS-CITY OF
Occupation:
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsLocation:
Wichita Falls, TX- 76307-1431
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description ShiftPosted:
07/01/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Work onsite all of the timeUpdated:
08/21/2026Expires:
09/25/2026 Job #: 17035424 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) CDL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Help for .BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled maintenance, operate equipment and work with and assist crews in the field in a variety of construction and maintenance work, which contributes to the maintenance and support of parks, facilities, water utilities, sewers, streets, and other property. This is accomplished by operating heavy equipment, leading a crew, calibrating equipment, ensuring equipment and materials are sufficient, and repairing and constructing facilities or infrastructure. Other duties include assisting other departments with miscellaneous projects and special events.LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Required- Y Type
- A Endorsements
- N•Tanker Individuals who do not currently have a commercial driver's license will be required to acquire a commercial class A license with tanker endorsement will be given 60 days to complete the ELDT Course from date of email enrollment to provide the commercial learners permit (CLP) and 60 additional days to provide a valid the commercial driver's license as a condition of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Mission Essential Position will be required to report for all inclement weather.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Note:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. (S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly. # Code Essential Functions 1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice 2 H Operates heavy equipment to work with and assist crews of maintenance workers in completing tasks. The ability to operate track and rubber-tired excavators, graders, bulldozers and large front-end loaders. 3 V Completes field operations by digging holes and trenches to repair and maintain water and sewer systems, streets and parks, backfilling holes and trenches, cleaning work sites, mixing and pouring materials, and cleaning up debris. 4 H Maintains the safe and efficient operation of equipment by completing regular maintenance, reporting equipment failures, and repairing or replacing worn or damaged parts.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Description of Minimum Job Requirements
- Organization Responsibility Level
EMPLOYEE
Data Responsibility Copies, transcribes, enters, or posts data or information. People Responsibility Serves others such as customers, attending to their requests and exchanging information with them. Assets Responsibility Responsible for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money. Experience-Related Requirements Over one year and up to and including two years. Vocational/ Educational Preparation Does not require completion of high school. Mathematical Requirements Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculates ratios, rates and percentages. Communications Requirements Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems such as assembly instruction for tools, routine office equipment operating instructions, and methods and procedures for investigations, and in drawing and layout work; composes routine reports and specialized reports, forms, and business letters, with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form. Judgement Requirements Makes frequent decisions, affecting the individual, co-workers, and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but many variations from the routine. Complexity of Work Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure. Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is moderately serious- affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens; or loss of life could occur but probability is low.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance