What are the responsibilities and job description for the Light Equipment Operator - Streets position at City of Harker Heights?

Salary

$39,332.80 Annually

Location

Harker Heights Public Works Department, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

PW08.01.2025

Department

Streets

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 1:49 PM Central

JOB SUMMARY

Performs construction, repair, and maintenance work on sewer and water lines; operates equipment and performs extensive manual labor; reads meters; performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Street, Drainage & Sanitation Field Supervisor or on-site supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, assist with sewer cleaning machine, and operates a backhoe.

Performs maintenance on meters and other components.

Assists in installing and maintaining water and sewer lines; repairs wastewater main and manholes.

Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.

Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance.

Cleans and stocks the truck.

Loads and unloads various materials; performs yard clean-up and all other duties assigned.

Performs after-hours standby duty and serves on rotation of duty phone.

Assists other departments as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Attendance is an essential function of the job.

12. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED; must be able to obtain Texas CDL-B within six (6) months from date of hire.

A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of routine construction maintenance and repair methods used in water distribution/wastewater collection systems; knowledge of applicable safety procedures and practices.

SKILLS:

Skill to communicate orally; skill in performing work requiring strength and agility in all weather conditions; skill in lifting heavy objects; skill in preventative and minor maintenance repair on tools and equipment; skill in operating the assigned equipment; skill in using hand tools to perform manual labor tasks.

ABILITIES:

Ability to follow oral directions; ability to identify and correct potential safety hazards; ability to manipulate things with the hands; ability to coordinate hand and foot movements; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to maintain physical activity over prolonged periods of time; ability to lift, push, and load/unload heavy objects; ability to regularly lift objects approximately 50-120 pounds.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledge, skills, and abilities is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Works effectively with other employees to repair or replace water or sewer service lines, water or sewer mains; makes water and sewer taps; installs or repairs fire hydrants; unstops sewer lines; installs two-way clean-outs in sewer service lines; takes water samples for bacteriological analysis; sets up barricades when required to protect employees and the public; performs routine maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment; function as crew chief in his/her absence; sorts various materials; reads, understands, and follows written and oral job instructions (English); writes reports by hand; uses good judgement to work safely and use equipment properly; hear clearly when working around equipment or in street and alley traffic, using proper safety precautions; lifts and carries up to fifty (50) pounds, and pulls, pushes, or drags up to 120 pounds of installation and repair equipment or materials; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, twists, bends, and stoops for extended periods of time while performing installations, repairs or while reading both digital and dial meters; works in trenches; works indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather; some exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume, odor, dust, chemical, and waste hazards; hears and sees clearly when working in and around traffic while using proper safety precautions; serve on standby crew for after hours emergency work as required; communicates effectively with the public and other city employees.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

This is a safety sensitive position.

The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full-time employees which include:

Health Insurance – Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and UnitedHealthcare Dental.
(100% paid by City for employee – spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee)

Health Savings Account (HSA) – Available with the High Deductible Health Plan option

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays
(13 paid holidays per year)

Member Texas Municipal Retirement System
(Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to 1) https://www.tmrs.com/

457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary)

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Supplemental Insurance Plan
Long Term Disability (Provided by the City)
Group Life (Provided by the City)

Longevity pay

Incentives

Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)

Salary : $39,333

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JOB SUMMARY

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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