Equipment Operator I - Cemetery

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to operate and maintain light motorized equipment. This role involves driving trucks, servicing machinery, and performing various manual tasks in public facilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in equipment operation and maintenance, along with the ability to follow instructions and work well with others. If you enjoy hands-on work and contributing to community services, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in public facilities management.

Qualifications

• Completion of tenth grade with relevant experience in equipment operation.
• Knowledge of motorized equipment maintenance in construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate light trucks and heavy machinery for maintenance tasks.
• Perform manual work including mowing, edging, and litter removal.

Skills

Operation of motorized equipment

Maintenance of light equipment

Following instructions

Effective communication

Cooperative teamwork

Education

Completion of tenth grade

6 months to 1 year experience

Tools

Tractors

Sweepers

Mowers

Front-end loaders

Backhoes

Spray gun

Metal grinder

Job description

Operates and services trucks and light motorized equipment; does maintenance work on equipment. Also performs manual work in public facilities.

• Drive light trucks to haul supplies and materials such as gravel, sand,dirt, and caliche;
• Operate tractors, sweepers, mowers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other machines of comparable size and complexity;
• Maintain and service equipment, machines, and trucks;
• Assist with various other activities including mowing and edging grass, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems, and removing litter and debris;
• Repair damaged fences;
• Care and maintain color beds and install plant material;
• Direct trucks where to unload at the city landfill, weigh truck, and collect money for landfill charges; keep routine records;
• Assist in the preparation for funerals;
• Perform related duties as directed.
  

Completion of the tenth grade with an additional six months to one year of experience in operation and maintenance of lightmotorized equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experiencewhich provides the following:

Physical Exam Required

Valid Current Driver's License

Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of motorized equipment typically used in construction or maintenance activities.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Perform maintenance on light equipment;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Operate a spray gun and metal grinder;
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently stand and walk during a shift
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces
• Continuously bend and kneel
• Push and pull objects
• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
• Continuously rotate trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
• Continuously reach above, at or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement to operate vehicles