Heavy Equipment Operator

City of San Juan, Texas • San Juan, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates various refuse vehicles including front end loader, side loader, rear loader, or any mechanized loader in the collection of commercial or residential solid waste and recyclable materials. The position occasionally prepares simple reports and/or records. Decisions made weekly require some interpretations and judgments. Position has little or no contact with the public and no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; however, will be afforded an opportunity to acquire within nine (9) months if the applicant does not possess one at the time of employment.
• Sufficient knowledge of the subject to perform work in a limited range of work situations with intermittent supervision.
• Some experience is preferred; however, it can be accumulated during 2 to 6 months employment in the position.
• Must also possess a valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates a mechanical side loader, packer truck collecting solid waste on a designated route, including streets.
• Drives the loaded truck to the landfill and dumps the load, returning to the designated route.
• Operates hydraulically operated arms to lift mechanized containers which are emptied into the truck and hydraulic ramps to compact the refuse.
• Operates rear loader packer truck collecting uncontained refuse in a designated area.
• Detects, identifies, and reports improper equipment performance and makes necessary operational adjustments.
• Daily sweeping of streets in designated areas, weather permitting.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

What This Job Offers

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