Heavy Equipment Operator I (Storm Maintenance -Streets Dept)

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to support street and right-of-way maintenance. You will operate backhoe, loader, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment, performing routine servicing and minor repairs to keep fleets in top condition.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver license and a CDL within one year of hire. Physical exams are required, and on-call duties may be involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience operating motorized construction equipment preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver License; CDL within one year of hire.
• Physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment and attachments to support street and right-of-way maintenance.
• Maintain and service trucks and equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Perform routine field repairs and assist during inclement weather operations.
• Follow oral and written instructions and safety procedures.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Maintenance of trucks

Field repairs

Follow instructions

On-call rotation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL within 1 year

TX Driver License

Job description

Operates and services the heavier types of construction equipment such as backhoe (less than 5 feet), mower, dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, salt spreaders and other construction equipment of comparable size and complexity.

• Operatebackhoe (less than 5 feet), mower, dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, salt spreaders and other construction equipment of comparable size and complexity.
• Maintain and service equipment and trucks;
• Operate mechanical attachments and equipment on vehicles;
• Operate pickups and other light equipment when assigned;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with a preference of experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Valid TX Driver License

Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of hire

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge of:

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

Ability to:

• Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely to assist in maintenance of streets, alleyways and maintain other city right of way;
• Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment;
• Make field repairs;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Assist during times of inclement weather running snow equipment during Emergency Operations
• Ability to be on call after the hours on a rotational basis.

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.