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EQUIPMENT WORKER (HEAVY)

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EQUIPMENT WORKER (HEAVY)

Salary

$1,501.00 - $1,770.14 Biweekly

Location

6200 Wheeler

Job Type

Full Time

JobNumber

38009

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Facilities Management & Development

Opening Date

01/22/2026

Closing Date

1/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT - Heavy Construction

LOCATION: 6200 Wheeler St. Houston, TX 77023*

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON-FRI; 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking an Equipment Worker (Heavy) to join its Facilities Management and Development team.

Potential Candidate will play a key role in:

• Safely and efficiently operates heavy equipment to perform a series of manual activities and tasks and/or to transport materials, personnel and supplies to complete work assignments.

• Operates heavy equipment and operates trucks to transport equipment, refuse and/or materials to and from work sites.

• Main equipment used: Maintainer, Backhoes, Tractor Trailer, Roller Asphalt Paver, Crane, Gradall, Excavator, Box Blades, Dozer, Sweepers, Rubber Tire Loaders.

• Assignments will include maintaining/creating trails and parking lots; Cut/add swells for drainage; Installs wood bollards, car stops, etc.; demolition of buildings; Opening up areas for new development (remove brush and debris); Moving storage containers and bleachers; assisting other divisions with moving of equipment or stalled vehicles; other assignments as assigned.

• Performs a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e. moving storage containers, digging manholes, pouring asphalt.

• Maintains, cleans and services equipment, vehicles, and tools.

• Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials and equipment needed for assignments.

• Observes and always follow safety procedures and precautions.

• May investigate and respond to complaints.

• Prepares and maintains reports, forms and records.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This position is designated among essential personnel under the City of Houston's Emergency Management Policy .

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six months of experience in the operation of plant or automotive equipment and attachments are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving based on the type of equipment the individual is assigned to operate.

PREFERENCES

Applicants with the following attributes are highly preferred:

• Applicants who can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday Shifts are highly preferred.

• Applicants with experience using the following equipment are highly preferred:

• Excavator, Dump Trucks with trailer, Maintainer, Backhoes, Tractor Trailer, Roller Asphalt Paver, Crane, Gradall, Box Blades, Dozer, Sweepers and Rubber Tire Loaders

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 13

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-###-####.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-###-#### . (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-###-####.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than 9th grade completed

• 9th to 11th grade completed

• High School Diploma/GED or Higher

• None of the above

03

How many years of quantifiable experience operating heavy equipment, plant, automotive/truck equipment and attachments do you have?

• Less than 6 months experience

• 6 months - 1 year experience

• 2 - 3 years experience

• 4 years or more experience

• None of the above

04

Do you have a VALID/CURRENT Texas Commercial Driver's license?

• Class A

• Class B

• None of the above

05

Do you have a valid/current Texas driver's license?

• Yes

• No

06

Please check all which you have verifiable experience in using (Be sure to include in your work experience which will be verified).

• Maintainer

• Backhoe

• Sweeper

• Excavator

• Dozer

• Roller Asphalt Paver

• Dump Trucks with trailer

• Rubber Tire Loader

• None of the Above

07

Have you entered all quantifiable work & educational history on the application?

• Yes

• No

Required Question