HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of Weslaco•Weslaco, TX

15d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator collects and transports solid waste from assigned City of Weslaco routes using heavy equipment such as a side loader or front-end loader. The role supports the City's Trash Pick-up Program and helps keep residential and commercial areas safe and clean. The employee performs routine equipment maintenance before operation, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning, and completes related duties as assigned. The position requires safe and efficient equipment operation, routine vehicle inspections and safety checks, recordkeeping, and reporting sanitation issues. The operator travels to the landfill to dispose of collected waste, attends required safety training, and may respond to emergencies. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather and may extend beyond normal business hours, including nights and weekends, depending on workload or emergency needs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment to transport solid refuse from assigned trash pickup routes and help maintain clean residential and commercial areas.
Travel to and from the landfill to dispose of waste materials.
Maintain records of work performed, including vehicle checklists and repair reports.
Report unusual sanitation issues, such as unacceptable waste disposal and illegal dumping.
Maintain and inspect the assigned vehicle and perform daily safety checks, including washing the sanitation truck.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
Attend required training 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, with attention to the safety of coworkers and nearby property and infrastructure.
Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.