Heavy Equipment Operator I — Street & Snow Maintenance

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to support street maintenance and other city projects. You will operate backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and other construction equipment, performing routine maintenance and responding to on-call duties as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver license, and within one year of hire a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Physical exams are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe (less than 5 feet), mower, dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, salt spreaders and other comparable equipment.
• 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.
• Assist during inclement weather by running snow equipment during Emergency Operations.
• Be on call after hours on a rotational basis.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Lubbock is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to support street maintenance and other city projects. You will operate backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and other construction equipment, performing routine maintenance and responding to on-call duties as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver license, and within one year of hire a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Physical exams are required.