Equipment Operator

Requirements

MOS Code: 001165 (Navy), 1345 (Marine Corps), 1P011 (Air Force), 12V (Army)

Education and Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of experience operating light or medium trucks, tractors, and related automotive equipment.

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class “A” CDL or equivalent from another state.
• CDL may require specialized endorsements depending on the area of assignment.
• Some positions may require a Municipal Solid Waste Operator Class C License.

Special Requirements

• Positions requiring a CDL or positions that are safety‑sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
• Some positions must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, operate a variety of general or specialized medium‑sized motorized equipment utilized in construction, repair, maintenance, and other field operations.

Typical Duties

• Operate medium equipment, including but not limited to 18‑wheel semi‑tractor/trailer; asphalt distributor, grapple, jet‑rodder equipped vacuum, personnel lift and roll‑off trucks; gang and slope mowers; and other specialized equipment such as backhoe, chip box spreader, earth saw, farm tractor with implements, front loader, street sweeper, trencher, and truck‑mounted crane, as assigned.
• Attach, set up, start, stop, position, guide, and manipulate powered mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic apparatus to dig, push, pile, or load materials.
• Monitor instruments and adjust speed, flow, temperature, and pressure when feeding, bearing‑off, hoisting, and transporting solids or fluids.
• Perform other difficult construction, repair, maintenance, or operations‑related work.
• Inspect the work site prior to, during, and following activities; identify, recommend, and undertake work according to priorities and established schedules.
• May direct a crew of laborers or other workers; participate in non‑personnel administration duties such as assigning and inspecting work and training employees.
• Inspect, clean, grease, and fuel equipment; identify and perform basic preventative maintenance, servicing, and minor repairs to maintain operating conditions and meet safety requirements.
• Engage in manual labor as necessary to complete assignments.
• Interact with other departments, employees, contractors, vendors, or the public.

Benefits

Life and Health Insurance – The City of El Paso is a self‑insured entity with a third‑party administrator for medical and pharmacy benefits. Basic life insurance is provided at no cost; additional life insurance and dependent coverage are optional. Employees may select optional dental, vision, short‑term disability, Health Savings Account (HSA), or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free access to mental‑health sessions, therapy, and counseling for employees and dependents.

Wellness Program – Offers wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching, and other incentives.

Tuition Assistance – After successful completion of the original probation period, employees may receive assistance for degree programs, certifications, continuing education, and books & equipment.

Vacation Leave – Eligible regular employees (minimum 20 hours/week) accrue vacation based on years of service: 0‑5 years – 12 days (3.70 hours per bi‑weekly pay period); >5‑15 years – 17 days (5.24 hours per bi‑weekly); >15 years – 20 days (6.16 hours per bi‑weekly). Part‑time employees accrue on a pro‑rated basis.

Sick Leave – Accrued with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.

Accident Leave – Provides paid leave for occupational injuries and diseases occurring after the adoption of the amended ordinance.

Pregnancy Leave – Treated as a temporary physical disability; employees use accrued sick leave first, then may use annual leave or take unpaid leave.

Legal Holidays – Includes standard city holidays (e.g., New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas) and additional holidays designated by City Council, with observance rules for weekends.