Heavy Equipment Operator, Solid Waste, (A263840-4), 206, Storm Water

About the role

Moves residential and commercial garbage to the appropriate areas in the landfill according to site plans. Operates various heavy equipment including dozers, compactors, motor graders, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, roll-offs, water trucks, backhoes, scrapers, and sheep feet.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment safely and proficiently for waste disposal purposes.
• Operates a mechanical, side-loading packer truck to collect solid waste on designated routes, including streets and alleys.
• Lifts mechanized containers using hydraulically operated arms and compacts refuse using hydraulic rams.
• Detects and reports improper equipment performance, making necessary operational adjustments.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• At least five (5) years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B.
• A valid Texas Driver License.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation and solid waste services.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment.

Skills

• Organization and time management.
• Customer service.
• Operating heavy equipment used in solid waste collection.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read route maps.

Benefits

• 10 days of paid vacation per year.
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year.
• Pension plan.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Paid health/Dental plan.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared with successful candidates during the hiring process.

Schedule

Work schedule details are confidential and will be shared with successful candidates during the hiring process.