Equipment Operator II

Salary

$33,259.20 Annually

Location

1314 Avenue K Lubbock, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

E737-4525

Department

Traffic Operations

Division

4525 - Traffic Operations

Opening Date

12/21/2024

Closing Date

1/24/2025 5:00 PM Central

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Summary

Operates and services the heavier types of equipment; does maintenance workon equipment.

Essential Functions

• Operate backhoes, rollers, front-end loaders, street sweepers, mowers, hydraulic pumps, jackhammers, and other equipment of comparable size and complexity;
• Drive dump trucks, crew trucks, and spreader trucks.
• Maintain and service equipment, machines, trucks, and water and sewer valves.
• Operate mechanical attachments and equipment on vehicles.
• Operate pickups and other light equipment when assigned.
• Construct new equipment and buildings, and install equipment.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical Exam Required Commercial Drivers License Required

Water

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Pipeline Maintenance)-Possession of a Texas Class A Commercial Drivers license. Possession of, or ability to obtain within two years at least a "C" water and/or wastewater certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Water

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Metering and Customer Service)-Possession of a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with trailer endorsement on or before hire date. A comparable out-of-state Class A Commercial Driver's license with trailerendorsement will be accepted during the application/selection process. Ability to obtain a Class C Water Distribution State Regulatory Water Certificate within two years of hire.

Park Maintenance-Possession of a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's license.

Solid Waste- Class A or B CDL.Must be able to work 6 days a week and be available from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.Ability to lift in excess of fifty pounds frequently.Able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Traffic Operations-Ability to utilize the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Ability to obtain a Traffic Work Zone Certification. Ability to work 10 hour days, after hours and on call rotation. Prefer traffic control experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of motorized equipment typically used in construction or maintenance activities.

*Ability to: *

• Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely;
• Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment;
• Make field repairs;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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