Street Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL-Ready)

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support street and right-of-way maintenance. The role involves operating backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, skid steers, and salt spreaders, along with performing routine maintenance on machinery.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver license, and CDL within one year of hire; a physical exam is required. Ability to work on call during inclement weather is preferred.

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.
• Valid TX Driver License
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of hire
• Physical Exam Required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TX driver license

CDL within 1 year

Job description

City of Lubbock is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support street and right-of-way maintenance. The role involves operating backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, skid steers, and salt spreaders, along with performing routine maintenance on machinery.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver license, and CDL within one year of hire; a physical exam is required. Ability to work on call during inclement weather is preferred.