Transportation Equipment Operator I - 3rd Shift

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Maintenance & Operations, a division of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU), is seeking a dependable and safety-minded Transportation Equipment Operator I to join their third shift Sanitation crew. This position involves the safe and skilled operation of heavy and light-weight equipment including automotive equipment, street sweepers, backhoes, frontend loaders, grinders and snow equipment used in the daily maintenance and repair of the public infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys night shifts, the freedom that comes with it, and the shift differential pay. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to mandatory drug testing.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Six months of experience in the operation of trucks and construction equipment heavier than pleasure vehicles or pickup trucks.
Six months of experience in general construction activities.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and endorsements are required or the ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment.
If you currently have a CDL prior to being hired for this position you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

Responsibilities

Safe and skilled operation of heavy and light-weight equipment including automotive equipment, street sweepers, backhoes, frontend loaders, grinders and snow equipment.
Daily maintenance and repair of public infrastructure.