Heavy Equipment Operator (Street Cleaning)

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Lubbock is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to support street maintenance and city projects. You will operate backhoe, mower, dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, and salt spreaders, and service related equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver license, and CDL within one year of hire. The role requires physical fitness, on-call availability, and the ability to perform field repairs

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and trucks.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and simple repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to be on-call on a rotating basis and respond to weather-related operations.

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

Operate heavy equipment

Maintenance and basic repairs

On-call readiness

Safety consciousness

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas Driver License

CDL within 1 year of hire

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.

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.