Heavy Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

About the role

Operates and services heavier types of construction equipment such as rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks and automated side loader. Assists the City in collection of Solid Waste for residential and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate rear loader, side loader, grapple truck, roll-off trucks, and automated side loader
• Maintain and service equipment and trucks
• Operate pickups and other light equipment when assigned

Requirements

• 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, 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
• Knowledge of operations at Solid Waste Disposal or Transfer Facilities
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely to assist in the collection of Solid Waste
• Ability to perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment
• Ability to make field repairs
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to 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