Job Description

Salary : $38,792.00 Annually

Location : Lubbock, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: H706-6512

Department: Water Utilities and Public Works

Division: 6512 - Street Cleaning

Opening Date: 08/31/2024

Closing Date: 9/27/2024 5:00 PM Central

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.

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

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Do you have a Valid TX Driver License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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