Heavy Equipment Operator I - Parks & Recreation

Heavy Equipment Operator I - Parks & Recreation

Salary

$23.39 - $30.41 Hourly

Location

Denton, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-00319

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

PM Athletics and Grounds

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

Definition: Assists the Parks Construction Crew in maintaining and repairing park infrastructure throughout the City of Denton.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, proficiently operates one or more types of light to medium sized motorized construction/maintenance equipment, e.g. warehouse/interior forklift, bobcat, backhoe, compressor, riding-compactor, water truck, dump truck, and large interstate tractors with batwing, flail, and boom mower attachments.
• Operates larger motorized equipment as needed.
• Performs public service functions during storms and inclement weather such as ice and high water call outs.
• Performs various skilled duties using hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
• Performs pre-inspection and post-inspection of all equipment and trucks before and after use; performs minor maintenance activities and cleaning of equipment, and reports problems to supervisor.
• Inspects equipment and park structures for safety compliance.
• Performs custodial and other related duties such as litter control on grounds during special events.
• Responds to after hour call outs.
• Reads and understands reference books and manuals and current industry operational practices
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for assisting in setting up, working, and tearing down special events.
• Performs dirt work and setting grade by using transits.
• Performs various construction related tasks including but not limited to painting, welding, carpentry, plumbing, etc.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years of experience in operation and maintenance of light equipment and other grounds maintenance equipment; with two of the three years' experience in a construction related occupation.
• Class A CDL or ability to obtain one within one (1) year of employment

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 co-workers and customers
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather
• Ability to read and understand reference books and complicated procedures such as blueprints and equipment operation manuals
• Skilled in the operation of a backhoe, skid steer loader, and dump truck

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Possess a Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Applicators License or an industry approved equivalent.
• Texas Class A CDL

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid Class "A" CDL driver's license with air brake endorsements 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 one (1) year 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 work Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
• Must have or be able to maintain a Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Applicators License within 18 months of employment or an industry approved equivalent.
• Requires lifting up to 100 lbs.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demands 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: E

2. Sitting: E

3. Walking: E

4. Lifting: E

5. Carrying: E

6. Pushing/Pulling: M

7. Overhead Work: E

8. Fine Dexterity: E

9. Kneeling: E

10. Crouching: E

11. Crawling: I

12. Bending: E

13. Twisting: E

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 light to medium sized motorized equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, etc.

Environmental Factors:

The essential functions of this position are performed outside during all months of the year with exposure to extreme heat, cold and air.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton's policy 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 the 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 employees 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

This position requires working overtime outside of regular business hours as needed. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in this field?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

04

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

• Yes, I possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License
• No, but have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
• No, and dont have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment

05

Do you possess a Class "C" Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Denton

Address 601 E. Hickory Street

Suite B

Denton, Texas, 76205

Phone (940) 349-8340

Website http://www.cityofdenton.com