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Heavy Equipment Specialist I/II

Salary

$34,923.20 - $49,462.40 Annually

Location

2123 Market St Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

25-00168

Department

PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING

Opening Date

09/17/2025

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Job Summary

Join our Public Works & Engineering team as a Heavy Equipment Specialist I/II and be a vital part of maintaining our community's infrastructure! We're seeking skilled individuals with a strong background in operating and maintaining heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, and loaders. In this role, you'll ensure that our equipment runs smoothly and safely, contributing to the success of our public projects. If you're passionate about machinery and take pride in your work, apply today to help us keep our city moving!

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Responsible for performing skilled operations of several types of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer or move dirt, gravel or materials in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt as well as brush removal. The ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as patch trucks, street sweeper, concrete breaker, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools is a must. Work involves responsibility for efficient use of such equipment. Duties include performance of manual labor associated with street maintenance and construction.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Responsible for performing skilled and lead work operating several types of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel or materials in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs. The ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as gradall, bulldozer, concrete truck, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools is a must. Work involves responsibility for efficient use of such equipment. Duties include the performance of manual labor associated with street maintenance and construction.

FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY:

Operates all necessary heavy equipment used for brush disposal.

Duties

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I

+ Operates equipment such as street sweeper, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe, concrete breaker and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools. Operates all necessary equipment in construction and maintenance of drainage and streets.

+ Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment daily; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.

+ Performs traffic control activities as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems. Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.

+ Performs skilled and semiskilled construction, maintenance and general labor work in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II

+ Operates equipment such as gradall, bulldozer, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools. Operates all necessary equipment in construction and maintenance of drainage and streets.

+ Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment daily; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.

+ Performs personnel related duties including training and coaching. Maintains proper safety on and off the road.

+ Performs traffic control activities as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems. Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY:

+ Drives and operates heavy equipment including stake-bed trucks and hydraulic pickers.

+ Loads brush and picks up other disposable waste with various equipment.

+ Performs personnel related duties including training and coaching.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I ($16.79 - $20.99)

Required:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

+ Valid State of Texas Class "B" Commercial Drivers License, or must be obtained within six months of date in position.

+ One year of experience.

Preferred:

+ Demonstrated prior supervisory experience.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II ($19.02 - $23.78)

Required:

+ High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

+ Three years of related experience.

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

+ Valid State of Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License, or must be obtained within six months in position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I

Ability to operate equipment including sweeper, backhoe, water truck, patch truck and maintainer. Ability to keep accurate maintenance, sweeping, and patching records. Knowledge of city streets. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II

Ability to operate equipment including backhoe, dozer, maintainer, etc. Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, cut sheets, and work orders. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures. Ability to make routine operating adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment and identify mechanical problems. Must establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.

FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY:

Ability to operate and maintain all types of equipment used in solid waste collection. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

Medical

+ United Healthcare

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family

+ In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible

+ $50 co-pay (general visit)

+ RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary

+ Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses

+ FREE virtual visits

Dental

+ Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%

+ Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

+ Superior Vision

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay

+ Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

+ Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan

+ FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance

+ Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

+ Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!

+ Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.

+ SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

+ Texas Municipal Retirement System:

+ 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match

+ 5 year vesting

+ Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60

+ FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

+ MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

+ Equitable:

+ Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability

+ Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

+ The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

+ Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

+ 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year

+ 15 days sick leave per year

+ Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year

+ Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit

+ 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com

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What is your highest level of educations?

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

+ Yes

+ No

03

How many years of related experience do you possess?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 3 - 4 years

+ 4 - 5 years

+ 5 + years

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Do you have prior supervisory experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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This position requires either a State of Texas Class "B" Commercial Drivers License to be obtained within six months of date in position or a State of Texas Class "A" Commercial drivers license to be obtained within six months of date in position. Please select the option that applies to you.

+ I have a State of Texas Class "B" Commercial Drivers License.

+ I do not have a State of Texas Class "B" Commercial Drivers License but can obtain one within 6 months of date in position.

+ I have a State of Texas Class "A" Commercial Drivers License.

+ I do not have a State of Texas Class "A" Commercial Drivers License but can obtain one within 6 months of date in position.

+ None of the above

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Employer

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-420-6520

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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