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City of AbilenePosted 1 month ago

Stormwater Services - Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee, I, II - Stormwater Utility

$44,012,800–$59,342,400 year

On-siteAbilene, Texas, United States

InternshipEntry LevelLarge

Job Summary

Operate and maintain stormwater infrastructure and heavy equipment in Abilene under varying supervision levels; Trainee to II progression includes skilled operation of loaders, graders, excavators, vac-trucks, street sweepers, and other heavy equipment, with responsibilities including minor maintenance, on-call emergencies, project oversight, and coordination with Crew Chief and Maintenance Supervisor; requires safe operation, effective communication, and adherence to city core values while achieving engineered grades and proper water flow.

Required Qualifications

  • Six (6) months of experience operating heavy equipment (Trainee)
  • A high school diploma or a GED
  • A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment
  • A Non-Commercial Herbicide Applicator License from Texas Department of Agriculture is preferred
  • Heavy Equipment Operator I requires a CDL (Class A)
  • Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Heavy Equipment Operator I for Operator II
  • Experience operating heavy equipment including crawler tractor, wheel loader, Gradall, hydraulic excavator, knuckle boom truck, etc.
  • Ability to travel to different work sites and be available after work hours
  • Bloodborne Pathogens and HazCom training within sixty (60) days of employment

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