Heavy Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking a skilled operator to handle heavy construction equipment for solid waste collection, serving both residential and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include operating rear loaders, side loaders, grapple trucks, roll-off trucks, and automated side loaders, plus maintenance and servicing of equipment and vehicles in compliance with DOT rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment; or any combination of relevant education, 1 year of progressive experience on any of the required equipment listed on this job description, and experience which provides the following.
• Texas Commercial Class B or Class A Driver's License
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment typically used in solid waste collections; DOT compliance
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely; perform maintenance and field repairs; follow oral and written instructions

Responsibilities

• Operate rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks, and automated side loader to collect Solid Waste for residential and commercial customers.
• Maintain and service equipment and trucks; perform related duties as directed.
• Maintain equipment in compliance with DOT rules and regulations.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Maintenance

Field repairs

DOT compliance

Oral and written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rear loader

Side loader

Grapple truck

Roll-off trucks

Automated side loader

Job description

Operates and services the heavier types of construction equipment such as rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks and automated side loader. This position assists the City in collection of Solid Waste for residential and commercial customers.

• Operate rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks, and automated side loader. This position assists the City in collection of Solid Waste for residential and commercial customers.
• Maintain and service equipment and trucks;
• Operate pickups and other light equipment when assigned;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment; or any combination of relevant education, 1 year of progressive experience on any of the required equipment listed on this job description, and experience which provides the following:

Solid Waste:

Texas Commercial Class B or Class A Driver's License

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment typically used in solid waste collections
• Operations at Solid Waste Disposal or Transfer Facilities

Ability to:

• Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely to assist in the collection of Solid Waste;
• Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment;
• Make field repairs;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain equipment in compliance with DOT rules and regulations

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.