Heavy Equipment Operator (Stormwater Maintenance-Street Dept.)

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate and maintain various types of construction equipment. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Texas Driver License, and the ability to perform physical tasks associated with heavy equipment operation. Candidates should be prepared for on-call duties and emergency operations during inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Preference for experience in operating motorized construction equipment.
• Valid TX Driver License required.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service heavy construction equipment.
• Maintain and service equipment and trucks.
• Assist during inclement weather running snow equipment.

Skills

Operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment

Ability to make field repairs

Understanding of oral and written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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, gradall and other construction equipment of comparable size and complexity.

• Operate backhoe (less than 5 feet), dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, gradall 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 TXDriver License
Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of hire.

Physical Exam RequiredKnowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment typically used in construction and maintenance of storm water infrastructure

Ability to:

• Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely to clean storm water inlets, drainage easements and repair of concrete drainage structures;
• 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.