Heavy Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

Job Description

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.
• 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.

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 Driver's License

Physical Exam Required 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.

Minimum 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: