Heavy Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Lubbock seeks an experienced equipment operator to service and operate heavy municipal machinery including rear loaders, side loaders, grapple trucks, roll-off trucks and automated side loaders for solid waste collection.

You will perform preventive maintenance, drive and operate trucks, and assist with related duties in residential and commercial collection settings. A valid CDL is required within one year of hire; preferred certifications and licenses are noted in the posting.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years experience operating motorized construction equipment.
• CDL required within one year of hire.
• HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• TCEQ MSW Waste Screening preferred.
• Texas Commercial Class B or Class A Driver's License; Physical Exam required.

Aufgaben

• Operate rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks, and automated side loader for solid waste collection.
• Maintain and service equipment and trucks.
• Operate pickups and other light equipment when assigned.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Reading and following directions

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience operating motorized construction equipment

Tools

CDL

DL Class B or A

HAZWOPER certification

MSW Waste Screening

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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:

Solid Waste Disposal

Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of hire

Prefer HAZWOPER Certification

Prefer TCEQ MSW Waste Screening

Solid Waste

Texas Commercial Class B or Class A Driver's License

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge and Abilities

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.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package.