Job Description
Salary: $19.66 - $23.34 Hourly
Location : Service Center - 1101 E. Main Street, Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2600383
Department: Streets
Division: Street Sweeping
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY Salary: $19.66/hr. min - $23.34/hr. mid (Depending on qualifications) To provide a wide variety of heavy equipment operations services involving street maintenance and construction; and to participate in a variety of maintenance activities and operations.
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here SUPERVISION General supervision is provided by a Street Supervisor. Responsible for supervision of Equipment Operators, Concrete Finishers and Maintenance Workers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Operate and maintain a variety of heavy, complex equipment including graders, trucks, rollers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, concrete saws, backhoes, jackhammers, grinders, concrete mixers, compactors and other similar equipment and machinery in excavating, covering, filling, compacting and moving concrete, asphalt and other materials.
- Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operational gauges and tires; lubricate equipment as needed; service and adjust as necessary.
- Assist with preparing grades and elevations for project construction; participate in the placement and finishing of concrete.
- Collect and complete daily schedules; report all daily work to appropriate supervisor. May assist in the timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.
- Clean assigned equipment and related parts.
- Assist with identifying equipment needs for each assigned site; ensure proper materials and tools are available to the workers when needed.
- Participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various City facilities and to other related external business and government agencies that may include site repair, cleaning, construction and hauling materials.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide support to assist other staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities; provide training and direction as needed.
- May inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; service and adjust equipment as necessary including changing tires.
- Distribute sanding materials on roads under freezing and snowy conditions.
- Fill in for Crew Chief and or Supervise maintenance crews as needed.
- Maintain and repair a variety of concrete and asphalt streets, alleys, and utility piping as assigned, to include physical labor as required.
- Utilize a variety of hand tools to complete work projects.
- Prepare and assemble fences, concrete forms and barricades as assigned.
- Clean and prepare site location for construction; remove waste materials as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION - Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXPERIENCE - Two (2) years' experience operating graders, rollers, scrapers, loaders, grade-alls and related equipment used in excavating, covering, and moving concrete, asphalt and other materials.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES - Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Possession of a valid Class A Texas driver's license or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment. Failure to obtain a Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.
WORK SCHEDULE - Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Overtime as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT Full Time Employees: The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
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If yes, please list the FULL NAME of the current City of Mesquite employee who referred you to apply for this CDL position.Otherwise please enter N/A or Not applicable. 02
Did a current City of Mesquite employee refer you to apply for this CDL position? 03
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
- Less than High School completion
- High School or GED equivalency
- Technical or Community College attendance
- Technical School completion
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
- Juris Doctorate
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Indicate the number of years experience operating graders, rollers, scrapers, loaders, grade-alls and related equipment used in excavating, covering, and moving concrete, asphalt and other materials.
- No experience
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 years
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- More than 5 years experience
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Do you currently have a Commercial Class A driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment?
- Yes, I currently have a Commercial Class A driver's license.
- No, but with the assistance and training from the City, I have the ability to obtain a Commercial Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment
- No, I DO NOT have the ability even with the assistance and training of the City, to obtain a Commercial Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
- No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
- Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
- Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
- No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months
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Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours