Heavy Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

Heavy Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

Salary

$42,598.40 Annually

Location

Solid Waste, Lubbock, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

H707-5811

Department

Solid Waste

Division

5811 - Solid Waste

Opening Date

08/29/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

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

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 Drivers 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.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.

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Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three to five years experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment? If yes what type of equipment?

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Do you have 1 year of progressive experience on any of the required equipment listed on this job description? If yes, which equipment?

Required Question

Employer City of Lubbock

Address 1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone 806-775-2303

Website http://www.mylubbock.us