Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Weslaco•Weslaco, TX

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator collects and transports solid waste from assigned routes within the City of Weslaco as part of the City's Trash Pick-up Program. The employee operates heavy equipment, including side and/or front-end loaders, and performs routine equipment maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. The position may require extended hours on weekdays, nights, and/or weekends depending on workload or emergency situations. The operator transports refuse to the landfill, maintains work and vehicle records, reports unusual sanitation issues, and inspects and cleans the assigned vehicle. The employee attends required safety training, responds to emergencies as necessary, and performs other related duties. Safe and efficient operation is essential, with attention to the safety of coworkers and nearby property and infrastructure.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Current, valid CDL Class A or Class B driver's license.
Must be insurable.
Ten years of verifiable experience.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Knowledge of the geography and streets of the City of Weslaco.
Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within the first three months of hire.
Knowledge of safe and effective operation of equipment and machinery.
Working knowledge of brush collection division operations.
Ability to use and understand maps depicting city streets and blocks.
Ability to pay careful attention to detail and work for long periods in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to recognize unsafe working conditions and take appropriate safety precautions.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and perform reading and simple math calculations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment to transport refuse collected along assigned trash pickup routes.
Travel to and from the landfill to dispose of waste materials.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment.
Maintain records of work performed, including vehicle checklists and repair reports.
Report unusual sanitation issues, including unacceptable disposal items and illegal dumping.
Inspect and maintain the assigned vehicle, perform daily safety checks, and wash the sanitation truck.
Attend required training sessions to remain current on occupational safety requirements.
Maintain attendance and be physically present at work.
Respond to emergency situations as necessary.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently while protecting workers, buildings, power lines, poles, and valves and following City policies and procedures.
Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.