Heavy Equipment Operator (Street Cleaning)

$19.03

Per Hour

Position range in Lubbock County $15.63 - $22.20 Per hour

Heavy Equipment Operator (Street Cleaning)

CITY OF LUBBOCK

Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Location: LUBBOCK, TX - 79401

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16867029

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 5/19/2025

Updated: 5/22/2025

Expires: 6/18/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Age

18 and up

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Public Transit

Available

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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.

Applications must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.

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