Public Works Equipment Operator or Senior Equipment Operator - Streets

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values— S tewardship, E ngaged, R espectful, V isionary, and E xcellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles— A daptable, P rofessional, R elationship-Focused, and O utcome-Based—reflect who we are at our core. This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA .

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Equipment Operator or Senior Equipment Operator classification. The target hourly rate for the Equipment Operator is between $22.86 - $27.44; depending on qualifications. The target hourly rate for the Senior Equipment Operator is between $25.21 - $31.51; depending on qualifications.

Join the City of Plano’s Public Works team and help maintain the essential infrastructure that keeps our community moving. Whether you are an experienced operator looking to grow or a seasoned professional ready to take on advanced responsibilities, this opportunity offers a rewarding career with meaningful impact. Depending on qualifications, you may be hired as a Public Works Equipment Operator or Senior Public Works Equipment Operator, where you’ll: Operate a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to a backhoe, skid steer, excavator, and concrete truck. Support critical maintenance and construction projects to ensure the safe, efficient delivery of public services. Apply advanced technical expertise, lead work activities, and help develop effective solutions for complex operational challenges (Senior level). If you take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors, value teamwork and safety, and want to see the results of your efforts throughout the community, we encourage you to apply and grow with the City of Plano. Public Works Vision and Core Values : Team members take pride in their work and feel a sense of ownership in our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job – and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication.

For the complete job description for an Equipment Operator, view job description . For the complete job description for an Senior Equipment Operator, view job description .

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City Up to three weeks of paid vacation Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year Nine paid holidays Tuition Assistance Free Library Card Half-price recreation center membership And so much more! Learn about our benefits online .

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D Open positions are subject to close without notice.