Heavy Equipment Operator II (Recycling)

City of Lubbock • Lubbock, TX

20h

About The Position

Operates and services heavy construction equipment, including rear loaders, side loaders, grapple trucks, roll-off trucks, and automated side loaders. Assists the City with collecting solid waste for residential and commercial customers. The role also maintains and services equipment and trucks, operates pickups and other light equipment when assigned, and performs related duties as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus an additional three to five years of experience operating motorized construction equipment; alternatively, a combination of relevant education, at least one year of progressive experience operating equipment listed in the job description, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Texas Commercial Class B or Class A Driver's License.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment typically used in solid waste collection.
• Knowledge of operations at solid waste disposal or transfer facilities.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely to assist with solid waste collection.
• Ability to perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment.
• Ability to make field repairs.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain equipment in compliance with DOT rules and regulations.
• Physical exam required.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Walk and stand during a shift; climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles, and inclined surfaces; continuously push and pull objects; frequently flex and rotate the upper trunk; reach above, at, or below shoulder height; and coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement to operate motorized vehicles and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate rear loaders, side loaders, grapple trucks, roll-off trucks, and automated side loaders.
• Assist with collection of solid waste for residential and commercial customers.
• Maintain and service equipment and trucks.
• Operate pickups and other light equipment when assigned.
• Perform related duties as directed.
• Perform field repairs and maintain equipment in compliance with DOT rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED