Equipment Operator (Public Works Operations)

Equipment Operator (Public Works Operations)

Salary

$19.90 - $23.99 Hourly

Location

VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS SAN ANTONIO, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01316

Department

Various Departments

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing skilled work operating light to heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other material in the maintenance or construction of parks, streets, and other public properties. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

May be assigned to work at any of the following Service Center locations:

• Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard, San Antonio, Texas 78233
• Southeast Service Center - 1318 Southeast Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78220
• Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, Texas 78254
• West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas 78228
• Southwest Service Center - 6927 W. Commerce, San Antonio Texas 78228

Work Hours

Varies based on assigned location and/or the needs of the department

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a 10 cy or less dump trucks to and from work locations, construction sites, etc.
• Operates various types of road construction equipment such as skid loader, flat wheel roller, pneumatic roller sweepers, and oil distributors.
• Performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work related to various maintenance and construction activities such as; pot-hole repair, base and pavement repair, and street maintenance.
• Performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work related to various maintenance and construction activities.
• May prepare a daily log of activities.
• Cleans and removes debris from streets, drainage, ditches, and other areas, frequently lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Removes brush and trash from drainage inlets.
• Transports tools and equipment to and from work sites.
• May assist in the placement of barricades, signs, flashers, and safety cones.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• One (1) year of experience operating light, medium, or heavy equipment or completion of an SA: Ready to Work CDL training program.
• Must obtain a Valid Texas Commercial Class "B" Drivers License plus all required endorsements within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class "A" or Class "B" Commercial Drivers License.
• Three (3) + years experience in all aspects of street construction / reconstruction.
• Three (3) + years experience with hot and/or cold mix asphalt placement.
• Three (3) + years experience repairing potholes with patch truck.
• Three (3) + years experience operating medium to heavy equipment (i.e. front-end loader, skid loader, double drum roller, pneumatic roller, etc.).

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of operating characteristics and limitations of the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of basic construction methods and practices.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and practices.
• Ability to learn proper equipment operating procedures, methods, and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily outside in a construction site environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, traffic construction dust, damp/wet surfaces, overhead power lines, high noise, oily surfaces, liquid asphalt, and lime.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Have you completed the SA: Ready to Work CDL training program?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience operating light, medium, or heavy equipment do you have?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

07

Which one of the following valid Drivers Licenses do you currently have?

• Class "A" Commercial Drivers License
• Class "B" Commercial Drivers License
• Class "C" Drivers License
• None of the above.

08

If you do not have a Class "A" or "B" Texas Commercial Drivers License, do you have the ability to obtain one, plus all required endorsements, within six (6) months of employment?

• Yes, I have the ability to obtain a CDL Class A or B within 6 months of employment.
• No, I DO NOT have the ability to obtain a CDL Class A or B within 6 months of employment.

09

Please select the type of driver license endorsement (s) you have.

• H - Authorizes the transportation of hazardous material (CDL only)
• N - Authorizes the operation of a tank vehicle (CDL or CLP)
• P - Authorizes the operation of a vehicle transporting passengers (CDL or CLP)
• S - Authorizes the operation of a school bus (CDL or CLP)
• T - Authorizes towing two (double) or three (triple) trailers over a specified weight (CDL only)
• X - Authorizes the operation of a combination of hazardous material and tank vehicle (CDL only)
• None of the above

10

Please select the type of driver license restriction(s) that you have:

• E - No manual transmission equipped CMV
• L - No air brake equipped CMV
• O - No tractor-trailer CMV
• T - Automatic transmission
• Z - No full air brake equipped CMV
• None of the above

11

This position may be assigned to work at any of the following Service Center locations. While we cannot guarantee placement, please select the preferred Service Center(s) you are interested in:

• Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard, San Antonio, Texas 78233
• Southeast Service Center - 1318 Southeast Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78220
• Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, Texas 78254
• West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas 78228
• Southwest Service Center - 6927 W. Commerce, San Antonio Texas 78228

12

How would you best describe your proficiency in reading and writing in English?

• I am not able to communicate
• Beginner (Know some words)
• Intermediate (Communicate with minimal assistance)
• Advanced (Can communicate)
• Fluent (Able to effectively communicate and teach others)

13

How many years of experience do you have in street construction and/or reconstruction? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

14

How many years of experience do you have repairing potholes? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

15

How many years of experience do you have repairing potholes with patch truck? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

16

How many years of experience do you have in hot and/or cold mix asphalt placement? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

17

Select any of the following items in which you have experience and/or are familiar with:

• Applying asphalt
• Base and pavement repair
• Cleaning/removing debris from streets, drainage, ditches
• Placement of barricades, signs, flashers, and safety cones
• Preparing daily log of activities
• Personal computer
• Preventive Maintenance
• Pot-hole repair
• Reading maps for directions
• Safety procedures and practices
• San Antonio Streets
• Transporting tools and equipment
• None of the above

18

Select any of the following equipment in which you have at least one (1) year of experience operating:

• 10 CY or Dump Trucks
• 12 CY Dump Truck
• Asphalt Pavers
• Asphalt Milling machines
• Backhoes
• Bulldozers
• Cranes
• Double Drum Roller
• Excavators
• Flat Wheel Rollers
• Front End Loaders
• Graders
• Milling Machines
• Motor Graders
• Oil Distributor
• Patch Truck
• Paving Machines
• Plate Tamper
• Pneumatic Roller
• Rubber Tire Loaders
• Rubber Tire Gradall
• Trenchers
• Skid Loaders
• Street Sweepers
• Tractor Trailers
• None of the above

19

Do you have experience in emergency response situations such as street ice control or high water street closures?

• Yes
• No

20

This position may require working emergency response (after hours). Select any of the following shifts you are able and willing to work if needed:

• Days
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Holidays
• On Call
• After Hours
• Overnight
• Rotating Work Schedules
• Alternate Work Schedules
• Adjusted Work Schedules

21

Describe your experience operating light, medium, or heavy equipment and where you gained your experience. What types of equipment and projects have you previously managed? If you do not have any relevant experience, please enter "n/a"

22

Describe a street construction or reconstruction project you have worked on? What was your role? If you do not have related experience, please enter "n/a".

23

Describe your experience working with hot and/or cold mix asphalt. If you do not have related experience, please enter "n/a".

24

I understand that for this position I will be required to pass a DOT physical examination conducted by a City of San Antonio medical provider and receive a minimum of a 1-year medical certification card as a condition of employment. I further understand that this requirement applies to current City employees applying for CDL positions and if I am a current City employee, I will no longer be grandfathered under the Driver Safety Program Administrative Directive 4.8 if I apply and am selected for this position.

• I agree
• I disagree

25

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

26

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx