Heavy Equipment Operator (Paved Streets)

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to service and operate a range of construction machinery in city streets and right of way. The role emphasizes safe operation, routine maintenance, and adherence to city standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver license, and the ability to obtain a CDL within one year of hire. A physical exam is also required to ensure fitness for duty.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CDL preferred within one year of hire.
• Valid TX Driver License is required.
• CDL within one year of hire is required.
• Physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, mower, dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, salt spreaders, and related machinery.
• 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.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

On-call readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Job description

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.