What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator I position at City of Lubbock, TX?
City of Lubbock
Equipment Operator I
SALARY
$14.22 Hourly
$1,137.60 Biweekly
$29,577.60 Annually
LOCATION
Lubbock, TX
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
E767-6611
DEPARTMENT
Community Programs
DIVISION
6611 - Cemetery
OPENING DATE
09/07/2024
CLOSING DATE
9/20/2024 5:00 PM Central
Summary
Operates and services trucks and light motorized equipment; does maintenance work on equipment. Also performs manual work in public facilities.
Essential Functions
- Drive light trucks to haul supplies and materials such as gravel, sand,dirt, and caliche;
- Operate tractors, sweepers, mowers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other machines of comparable size and complexity;
- Maintain and service equipment, machines, and trucks;
- Assist with various other activities including mowing and edging grass, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems, and removing litter and debris;
- Repair damaged fences;
- Care and maintain color beds and install plant material;
- Direct trucks where to unload at the city landfill, weigh truck, and collect money for landfill charges; keep routine records;
- Assist in the preparation for funerals;
- Perform related duties as directed.
Qualifications
Completion of the tenth grade with an additional six months to one year of experience in operation and maintenance of light motorized equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Physical Exam Required
Valid Current Driver's License
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Operation and maintenance of motorized equipment typically used in construction or maintenance activities.
- Follow oral and written instructions;
- Perform maintenance on light equipment;
- Work cooperatively with others;
- Operate a spray gun and metal grinder;
- Communicate effectively with others.
Physical Requirements
- Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Frequently stand and walk during a shift
- Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces
- Continuously bend and kneel
- Push and pull objects
- Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
- Continuously rotate trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
- Continuously reach above, at or below shoulder height
- Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement to operate vehicles
Agency
City of Lubbock
Address
1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, Texas, 79401
Phone
806-775-2281
806-775-2303
Website
http://www.mylubbock.us
Equipment Operator I Supplemental Questionnaire
Do you have six months to one year of experience in operation and maintenance of light motorized equipment?
Yes
No
Do you know how to operate tractors, front-end loaders, backhoe, and other machines of comparable size and complexity?
Yes
No
* Required Question
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