Heavy Equipment Operator - Sanitation

City of Cleburne • Cleburne, TX

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About The Position

Operates automated and manual refuse trucks, wheeled loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment to complete assigned activities without supervision. The position also involves office computer use, customer service, and responsibility for valuable equipment. The operator follows all safety policies and may service equipment and make minor repairs. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, with some exposure to odors, dust, fumes, and loud noise typical of a trash-collecting environment.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and at least one year of heavy equipment operation experience; or sufficient education to read and calculate and at least three years of heavy equipment operation experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver License with Airbrake endorsement, or ability to obtain it within 180 days of employment.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to learn the Scale transaction computer program and other computer processes.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles in busy street conditions while monitoring surroundings.
• Ability to read a map and navigate city streets and routes.
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to service equipment, make minor repairs, and understand safety standards and hazard prevention.
• Ability to handle tools and equipment with both hands and all fingers.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated and manual refuse trucks, wheeled loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment to complete assigned work without supervision.
• Safely drive, back, and operate equipment on busy city streets while watching for vehicles, pedestrians, team members, parked vehicles, overhead obstructions, and tree limbs.
• Use a map to navigate City of Cleburne streets and routes.
• Provide customer service and use office computers, including learning the Scale transaction computer program and other computer processes.
• Follow safety policies and help prevent hazards.
• Service equipment and make minor repairs.
• Handle tools and equipment using both hands and all fingers.

What This Job Offers

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