Heavy Equipment Operator II (Solid Waste)

Salary : $42,598.40 Annually
Location : Solid Waste, Lubbock, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: H707-5811
Department: Solid Waste
Division: 5811 - Solid Waste
Opening Date: 05/16/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 5:00 PM Central


Summary


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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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:


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
• 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.

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 a high school diploma or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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Do you have 1 year of progressive experience on any of the required equipment listed on this job description? If yes, what equipment?
Required Question