Heavy Equipment Operator (Paved Streets)

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Lubbock is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support street maintenance and city right of way upkeep using a range of large and light equipment. The role requires operating backhoes, graders, loaders, and other machinery with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver license, and the ability to obtain a CDL within one year of hire. On-call work during inclement weather or emergencies may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Operate backhoe (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

Connaissances

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

On-call rotation

Reading and instruction adherence

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Operate backhoe (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.

Qualifications

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 and Abilities

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.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.

01

Do you have a driver license?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to obtain your commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of hire?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question