Commercial Solid Waste Senior Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary: $22.30 - $26.02 Hourly
Location : Service Center - 1101 E. Main Street, Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2600212
Department: Solid Waste/Equipment Services
Division: Commercial Solid Waste
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 4:00 PM Central


GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $22.30/hr. minimum - $26.02/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To provide a variety of solid waste commercial and industrial collection services by transferring waste materials using heavy equipment; to provide oversight and technical expertise in equipment operation; and to participate in a wide variety of solid waste maintenance activities.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision will be provided by the Commercial Solid Waste Assistant Manager and Commercial Solid Waste Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.


Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.


Operate and maintain a variety of heavy and highly complex equipment including tractor trailers, rollers, large loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, rubber tire loader, water truck, rotor boom, commercial front load, roll off, transfer truck, twenty (20) yard solid waste truck and other similar equipment and machinery in excavating, filling, compacting and moving refuse and other materials. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.


Perform minor repairs on assigned equipment including changing tires; report the need for major repairs; record all assigned equipment with broken parts and difficulties; distribute information to appropriate division staff member.


Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operational gauges and tires; lubricate equipment as needed; service and adjust as necessary.


Keep abreast of current laws, rules and regulations regarding the safe operation of equipment.


Clean assigned equipment and related parts, office and lounge areas as required.


Answer questions and provide information to the public as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support to assist other staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities; provide training and direction as needed.


May collect refuse from transfer site and distribute to landfill as assigned.


May utilize a variety of communication equipment including dispatcher radio, may answer telephones; obtain messages and relay as appropriate.


May assist in all aspects and essential duties including residential collection, commercial collection and transfer trucks.


Collect and complete daily route schedules; report all daily work to appropriate division staff member. Operators are responsible for accuracy of daily documentation, digital and or paper if necessary.


Solid Waste operators must cross train and remain flexible in the use of all heavy equipment in residential and commercial solid waste.


Maintain various records as needed.


Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Education or training which provides the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.


EXPERIENCE

Three years of increasingly responsible experience operating large (over 26,001 GVW) trucks or similar vehicles and one-year operating equipment such as a rubber tire loader, transfer truck and/or twenty (20) yard solid waste truck.


LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Must possess a valid Class B-CDL driver's license with air brake endorsement.


WORK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, (4) 10-hour days. (Day off to be determined)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full Time Employees:
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.


The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.


The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.


Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability


Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.


Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
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