Heavy Equipment Operator
Run the backhoe, the loader and the dump truck for street, drainage and utility crews.
Demonstration posting. Demonstration posting. This is a prototype of the city's job system, not a real vacancy. Do not send an application for it.
What the job is
- Operate a backhoe, front loader, dump truck and tractor safely.
- Dig and backfill for water and sewer repairs.
- Clear drainage ditches before and after storms.
- Do daily equipment checks and report defects.
- Help the crew on the ground when you are not on a machine.
What you need
- Class B commercial driver's licence, or the ability to get one within 90 days.
- Two years operating heavy equipment.
- Able to work outdoors in heat and after hours during storms.
What helps
- Class A CDL.
- Municipal street or utility experience.
- Pay
- $18.20 – $21.00 an hour
- Schedule
- Full time · Monday to Friday, with call-out after storms
- Department
- Public Works
- Posted
- 18 August 2026
- Closes
- 30 September 2026
- Status
- Open
Equal opportunity
The City of Rio Grande City is an equal opportunity employer. The city does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or to interview, ask for one — it will not count against you.