Equipment Operator I – Drainage

April 9, 2026
$22 / hour
Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Job Vacancies
Position: Equipment Operator I – Drainage
Company: City of Temple
Salary Detail
$21.77 an hour

Experience
Career Pathway is required

Qualifications
Diploma in releted field is required

Job Detail
  • Drives various trucks to haul dirt, gravel, debris, and other material and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City creeks and drainage systems, and demolition of condemned buildings
  • Operates lawn mowers and weed eaters in the maintenance of City detention ponds and drainage channels
  • Uses hand tools in manual labor tasks associated with maintenance and construction projects such as cutting up trees, shoveling, hammering stakes, and picking and sweeping
  • Performs normal preventative maintenance such as cleaning, greasing and oiling trucks and equipment. Includes use of shovel and pick to dislodge mud from truck beds and loader buckets
  • Other miscellaneous duties: flag traffic, set up cones and barricades, fill sandbags
  • During emergency situations sands icy streets and oil spills, cuts fallen trees
  • Follows City policies, procedures, safety guidelines
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • For internal candidates: One (1) year of City of Temple experience
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • NA
  • Certificates and Licenses
  • Internal Candidates
  • Class A CDL
  • Flagger Training
  • TXLTAP Training in Construction Equipment – 32 hours
  • External Candidates
  • Class A CDL
  • Flagger Training within 6 months
  • TXLTAP Training in Construction Equipment OR Two (2) years of outside experience in truck driving and light equipment then 32 hours TXLTAP within 6(6) months
  • Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.