Heavy Equipment Operator I

Salary: $23.39 - $30.41 Hourly
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00155
Department: Street Const/Maint
Division: Street Improvement Fund Exp
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Summary


Responsible for Heavy and Light Equipment operation, maintenance of equipment, and job safety, and assisting in the maintenance and construction of the City of Denton roadway system.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Operates heavy complex motorized equipment such as paving/milling machine, track loader, scraper, compaction equipment, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, asphalt roller, and motor grader, etc. in a proficient manner for the purpose of construction, maintenance, or repair of the City of Denton?s roadways
• Performs skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment as needed when working on or around utilities.
• Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to supervisor
• Frequently assumes crew chief responsibilities in coordinating the activities of maintenance persons, helpers, and/or other equipment operations
• Will be required to work on call shifts and overtime as required.
• Occasionally confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
• Reads and understands reference books and complicated procedures such as street/utility plans and equipment operation manuals

• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Completes daily work order tickets
• Performs Flagging duties as needed
• Performs On-Call duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years' experience in operation of light to heavy equipment.

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Skilled in the operation of backhoe, skid steer loader and dump truck
• Ability to load truck with track hoe or track loader
• Basic working knowledge of excavation equipment and procedures
• Ability to read construction plans and grade stakes
• Ability to rake and roll asphalt

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Prior Four years experience in construction equipment (motor grader, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, etc.)
• Experience with track mounted equipment
• Experience or willingness to learn to operate haul truck/end dump
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record OR must possess a valid Class C driver license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to perform duties in confined spaces
• Must be able to work 8-24hr shifts for snow/ice sanding
• Must be able to work overtime when requested

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:

1. Standing: M
2. Sitting: M
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: M
5. Carrying: I
6. Pushing/Pulling: M
7. Overhead Work: I
8. Fine Dexterity: A
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: M
11. Crawling: I
12. Bending: M
13. Twisting: I
14. Climbing: M
15. Balancing: M
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: E
19. Video Display: I
20. Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, dozer, track hoe, asphalt roller, motor grader, and other compaction equipment; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by City of Denton that may include gloves, hard hat, safety goggles/eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and uniforms.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in various types of weather from extreme cold to extreme heat.

EEO STATEMENT
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the City of Denton to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.
01


Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes, I possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License
• No, but have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
• No, and don't have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment

Required Question