Demo

Light Equipment Operator

City of College Station
City of College Station Salary
College Station, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Description

Under general supervision of the Parks Operations Supervisor, the Light Equipment Operator operates and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools and other equipment related to the work to include operating light motorized equipment, such as tractors and front-end loaders, and performing manual laboring tasks in the Parks & Recreation Department. This position is distinguished from that of Heavy Equipment Operator by the size, weight and complexity of the equipment operated.

Principal Duties

  • Operate a variety of light motorized equipment including pickup trucks, front end loaders, skid loaders, rollers, forklift, tractors, riding mowers and the like. May occasionally operate medium sized equipment such as backhoes, sweepers, larger mowers, and the like.
  • Perform general labor, maintenance, and cleanup work as assigned, to include but not limited to performing manual tasks, such as trimming trees, mowing City properties and park grounds, maintaining turf areas, cleaning culverts, scraping and painting, picking up brush and trash, and assisting work crews with preparation of the athletic fields.
  • Perform routine maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments and repairs of motor equipment operated, as well as repair play units and other park structures
  • Assist with preparations for special events and recreational programs, to include transporting equipment and machinery to and from work sites.
  • Perform some horticulture work with flowers, trees, and shrubs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and/or as needed, to include assisting with the supervision of crews as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D., and up to one (1) year experience related to area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  • Possess a valid Class “C” driver license issued by the State of Texas.
  • Some knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment and hand and power tools.
  • Ability to operate light motorized equipment and use hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
  • Knowledge of applicable tools and equipment utilized in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Position posted until filled or closing date.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

Applications May Be Filed Online At

www.cstx.gov/careers

recruiting@cstx.gov

Salary.com Estimation for Light Equipment Operator in College Station, TX
$41,765 to $54,393
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at City of College Station

  • City of College Station College Station, TX
  • Description Oversee safety of swimming pool patrons. Principal Duties Monitor patrons at swimming pool and work to prevent accidents by enforcing all pool ... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • City of College Station College Station, TX
  • Description Assist Pool Managers in the efficient operation of College Station Aquatic facilities. Oversee safety of swimming pool patrons. Principal Dutie... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • City of College Station College Station, TX
  • Description Under general supervision of the Water Distribution and WW Collection Supervisor, the Lead Operator leads, oversees and participates in the dai... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • City of College Station College Station, TX
  • Description Under the general direction of the Design Supervisor, the Telecommunications Joint Use Permit Specialist manages the end-to-end permitting proc... more
  • 11 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Light Equipment Operator jobs in the College Station, TX area that may be a better fit.

  • Brazos Paving, Inc. Bryan, TX
  • www.bpi.com Under the general supervision of the Team Supervisor with direction from the Crew Leader, the Heavy Equipment Operator; operates a variety of h... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • City of Temple, TX Temple, TX
  • Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple? Summary The position of Equipment Operator II can encompass a variety of tasks, depending on crew. Thes... more
  • 16 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!