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109-Light Equipment Operator Pct 1

Polk County

Goodrich, Texas, USPosted Aug 4, 2026

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110/1

$18.56/HR

$38,600/YR

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Job Description: LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

CLASS NO. 109EEOC CATEGORY: Operatives** **

PAY GROUP: 110FLSA: Non-exempt

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SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Operates light equipment to accomplish assigned activities.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  1. Reports to : Designated supervisor and/or foreman.

  2. Directs : This is a non-supervisory position; however, may direct other employees in absence of supervisor.

  3. Other: May have contact with other city departments and the general public.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Essential Duties

Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader, tractor, mower, chainsaw, weed eater, shredder, or dump truck as required and instructed;

Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic systems and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working condition, and performs routine maintenance;

Provides assistance with and suggestions for increased safety during assigned projects;

Grades, maintains, patches, or resurfaces streets, and flags traffic during repairs;

Cleans drains, culverts, rights-of-way, and ditches;

Collects brush, garbage, and debris and loads onto truck;

Loads, transports, and unloads necessary materials for assigned projects;

Performs welding and fabrication when necessary;

Constructs, paints, and installs road signs;

Operates other equipment when necessary;

Repairs bridges;

Other Important Duties*

May perform light plumbing, maintenance, construction and/or carpentry duties; and

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: the safe operation of the equipment used; and the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle code relating to operation of light and heavy motorized equipment.

*Skill To: *operate equipment used on the job effectively and safely.

Ability to: read and understand construction and utility diagrams; service and make minor repairs on equipment and follow safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow written and oral instructions; work effectively and cooperatively with other employees; tolerated outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High School graduation, or its equivalent, and at least one year of experience operating light equipment;

or sufficient education to read and write plus two years of experience operating light equipment;

*or *any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

State of Texas Class C driver’s license required.

State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver’s license is preferred.

Location : Goodrich, TX 77335

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