Heavy Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

City of Lubbock • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Operates and services heavier construction equipment to assist the City with collecting solid waste from residential and commercial customers. Equipment includes rear loaders, side loaders, grapple trucks, roll-off trucks, and automated side loaders. The position 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; or a combination of relevant education and experience that includes one year of progressive experience on any of the listed equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment typically used in solid waste collections.
• 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 understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Texas Commercial Class B or Class A Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• HAZWOPER Certification.
• TCEQ MSW Waste Screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate rear loaders, side loaders, grapple trucks, roll-off trucks, and automated side loaders to assist with solid waste collection 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 maintenance, service work, and field repairs on trucks and heavy equipment.
• 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