Heavy Equipment Operator I - Streets (Non-Exempt)

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

On-call availability

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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.