Heavy Equipment Operator

City-of-Big-Spring-1; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Big Spring seeks a landfill equipment operator to support daily operations at the city’s landfill. The role involves operating backhoes, dozers, loaders, dump trucks and compactors, performing routine maintenance, and helping manage refuse disposal sites.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, 1–2 years of related experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license. Strong safety awareness and dependable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of related landfill equipment experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license for vehicle/equipment type.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, dozer, compactor, scraper, front end loader and dump truck.
• Cover refuse disposal sites with dirt daily.
• Dig trenches for refuse disposal.
• Load finished bales onto trucks and unload in disposal areas.
• Inspect equipment prior to use and perform routine maintenance.
• Maintain access roads and blades to remove erosion damage.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance knowledge

Safety procedures

Oral and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Dozer

Compactor

Loader

Dump truck

Job description

This position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment to assist in the operations of the landfill.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists with landfill maintenance and operation duties by operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe, dozer, compactor, scraper, front end loader and dump truck.
• Covers refuse disposal sites with dirt on a daily basis.
• Digs trenches for refuse disposal.
• Operates baler as needed.
• Loads completed bales onto truck and unloads in disposal areas.
• Maintains baler and baler facility.
• Performs basic maintenance and repair on a daily basis to ensure that it is in proper operating condition.
• Blades slopes to remove erosion damage.
• Maintains access roads.
• Inspects all equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in proper operating condition. Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels, belts, hoses, etc.
• Assists in landfill office as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of City Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental and safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the proper operation of solid waste collection and disposal equipment.
• Skill in operating a backhoe, dozer, compactor, trash truck, front end loader, and dump truck.
• Skill in basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in using various hand tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.