City of Lubbock, TX

Heavy Equipment Operator II Parks-Construction Job at City of Lubbock, TX in Lub

City of Lubbock, TX, Lubbock, TX, United States, 79401

Salary : $41,558.40 Annually

Location : Lubbock, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: H707-5221

Department: Parks Department

Division: 5221 - Park Maintenance

Opening Date: 12/12/2024

Closing Date: 12/27/2024 5:00 PM Central

Summary

Operates and services heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, loaders, asphalt paving machine and large front-end loader.

Essential Functions

Operate motor backhoes, loaders, front-end loaders, dump trucks 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 an additional three to five years of experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Texas Commercial Class A Drivers License (CDL)

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;
Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment;
Make field repairs;
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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 three to five years of experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment?

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Do you have a Texas Commercial Class A Drivers License (CDL)?

Required Question