Light Equipment Operator – Street Sweeper and Herbicide

Job overview

The Light Equipment Operator – Street Sweeper and Herbicide role is onsite in Copperas Cove, TX. Pay is $17.92 per hour. The City of Copperas Cove relies on this position for right-of-way cleaning and street repair and maintenance. The operator safely uses municipal sweepers and other equipment, applies herbicide according to environmental safety guidelines, and maintains accurate operating and chemical application logs. The role also supports road repair, equipment upkeep, and related street and drainage operations.

What you'll do

• Operate street sweepers and equipment for street repair and maintenance
• use herbicide application vehicles and sweeper-mounted spray systems according to safety guidelines and label instructions
• maintain mileage, operating, fuel, route, disposal, and chemical application logs
• perform preventive maintenance and minor field repairs
• assist with hauling, road repair, and asphalt work
• perform labor duties when not operating the sweeper.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

light equipment operator

street sweeper

herbicide application

copperas cove tx

city of copperas cove

$17.92/hr

municipal streets

equipment maintenance

road repair

on-call schedule

texas cdl class b

outdoor work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

On-call schedule required; Texas Class B or higher commercial driver’s license required; herbicide/pesticide applicator license must be obtained within one year of hire.

About the employer

City of Copperas Cove is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.