Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator — Drive & Maintain

City of Kingsville; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kingsville seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for the landfill. Under the Landfill Supervisor and Foreman, you will place, compact, and cover solid waste using heavy equipment, and support daily operations.

You will operate equipment such as landfill compactors, bulldozer, motor grader, excavators, backhoes, loaders; perform preventive maintenance; and may work extended hours or Saturdays. Requirements include a high school diploma and a valid driver's license; CDL preferred or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CDL or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Two (2) years heavy equipment operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including landfill compactors, bulldozer, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, backhoes, loaders.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• May be required to work extended hours and Saturdays.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain accurate written records.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Maintenance

Record keeping

Communication

Safety

Customer relations

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Kingsville seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for the landfill. Under the Landfill Supervisor and Foreman, you will place, compact, and cover solid waste using heavy equipment, and support daily operations.

You will operate equipment such as landfill compactors, bulldozer, motor grader, excavators, backhoes, loaders; perform preventive maintenance; and may work extended hours or Saturdays. Requirements include a high school diploma and a valid driver's license; CDL preferred or