Heavy Equipment Operator (Street Cleaning)

$40k

Per Year

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Lubbock County $20k - $33k Per Year

Heavy Equipment Operator (Street Cleaning)

CITY OF LUBBOCK

Occupation: Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

Location: Lubbock, TX - 79403

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16887405

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 7/2/2025

Updated: 7/28/2025

Expires: 8/8/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Agency Job ID: H706-6512

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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

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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.

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