Heavy Equipment Operator

Operates and services the heavier types of construction equipment such as rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks and automated side loader. This position assists the City in collection of Solid Waste for residential and commercial customers. Essential Functions: Operate rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks, and automated side loader. This position assists the City in collection of Solid Waste for residential and commercial customers. Maintain and service equipment and trucks; Operate pickups and other light equipment when assigned; Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment; or any combination of relevant education, 1 year of progressive experience on any of the required equipment listed on this job description, and experience which provides the following:

Solid Waste Disposal:

Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of hire

Prefer HAZWOPER Certification

Prefer TCEQ MSW Waste Screening

Solid Waste:

Texas Commercial Class B or Class A Driver's License

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment typically used in solid waste collections

Operations at Solid Waste Disposal or Transfer Facilities

Ability to:

Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely to assist in the collection of Solid Waste;

Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment;

Make field repairs;

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Maintain equipment in compliance with DOT rules and regulations

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.

Application 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 .