Equipment Operator I

City of Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2024 CLOSED ON 10/5/2024

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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.
Ability to:
  • 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

QUESTION 1
Do you have six months to one year of experience in operation and maintenance of light motorized equipment?
Yes

No

QUESTION 2
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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