Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL

City of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to enhance their team in Waco. This exciting role involves operating specialized trucks and heavy machinery to maintain and repair streets and infrastructure while adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong focus on safety, precision, and reliability, ensuring smooth operations. If you are dedicated and experienced in heavy equipment operations, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in your community.

Qualifications

• One year experience in heavy equipment operations is required.
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized trucks and heavy equipment for street maintenance.
• Inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment for safety and performance.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Precision and Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy Machinery

Specialized Trucks

Job description

Minimum Starting Salary: $22.6600 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a skilled and dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating various heavy machinery. This role requires a strong focus on safety, precision, and reliability to ensure smooth operations.

Minimum Qualifications;

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year experience in heavy equipment operations.
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required at the time of interview. Tanker endorsement will be required within 180 days of employment.
• Specialized training and licensing may be required for some incumbents.

Position Description:

Under basic supervision, performs semi-skilled work in the operation of specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions in the Streets Division.

Essential Functions:

• Operates a variety of specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment to repair and maintain streets, roadways, and infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; hauls materials and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Inspects and cleans vehicles, equipment, and tools for proper operating condition; repairs, maintains and adjusts equipment; maintains usage logs; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; controls work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.