NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Light Equipment Operator - Streets
Harker Heights Public Works Department, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38K/yr - $38K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Light Equipment Operator for the City of Harker Heights. This role involves performing construction, repair, and maintenance work on sewer and water lines, operating equipment, and carrying out extensive manual labor.
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Responsibilities
Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, assist with sewer cleaning machine, and operates a backhoe
Performs maintenance on meters and other components
Assists in installing and maintaining water and sewer lines; repairs wastewater main and manholes
Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance
Cleans and stocks the truck
Loads and unloads various materials; performs yard clean-up and all other duties assigned
Performs after-hours standby duty and serves on rotation of duty phone
Assists other departments as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Attendance is an essential function of the job
Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Must be able to obtain Texas CDL-B within six (6) months from date of hire
A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position
Benefits
Health Insurance – Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and Ameritas Dental. (100% paid by City for employee – spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee)
Paid Vacation
Sick Time
Holidays (13 paid holidays per year)
Member Texas Municipal Retirement System (Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to 1)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary)
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Insurance Plan
Long Term Disability (Provided by the City)
Group Life (Provided by the City)
Longevity pay
Incentives
Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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