Heavy Equipment Operator II

1314 Avenue K Lubbock, Texas, 79401
  • - $41,558 per year
  • info@governmentjobs.com
  • Full Time
  • 12/10/2024

Summary
Operates and services the heavier types of construction equipment such as rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks and automated side loader. This position assists the City in collection of Solid Waste for residential and commercial customers.

Essential Functions

  • Operate rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks, and automated side loader. This position assists the City in collection of Solid Waste for residential and commercial customers.
  • Maintain and service equipment and trucks;
  • Operate pickups and other light equipment when assigned;
  • Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment; or any combination of relevant education, 1 year of progressive experience on any of the required equipment listed on this job description, and experience which provides the following:

Solid Waste Disposal:
Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of hire
Prefer HAZWOPER Certification
Prefer TCEQ MSW Waste Screening

Solid Waste:
Texas Commercial Class B or Class A Driver’s License

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:

  • Operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment typically used in solid waste collections
  • Operations at Solid Waste Disposal or Transfer Facilities

Ability to:

  • Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely to assist in the collection of Solid Waste;
  • Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment;
  • Make field repairs;
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Maintain equipment in compliance with DOT rules and regulations

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds;
  • Walk and stand during a shift;
  • Climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles and inclined surfaces;
  • Continuously push and pull objects;
  • Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
  • Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
  • Reach above, at or below shoulder height;
  • Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate motorized vehicles and machinery.

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