Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste

Salary : $22.00 Hourly

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 1302614

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 08 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : 9 / 30 / 2024 4 : 00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary : $22.00 / hr.

To provide a variety of solid waste services by transferring waste materials through the use of heavy equipment; to provide oversight and technical expertise in equipment operation;

and to participate in a wide variety of solid waste maintenance activities.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Assistant Manager of Solid Waste Division.

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 draglines, tractor trailers, graders, scrapers, rollers, large loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, rubber tire loader, water truck, 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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience operating large (over 26,001 GVW) trucks or similar vehicles.
• One (1) 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 driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Class A Texas driver's license or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment.
• Failure to obtain a Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday, 7 : 30 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.m.
• Overtime as needed.

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, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans : HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO 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.

For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit :

Did a current City of Mesquite employee refer you to apply for this CDL position?

If yes, please list the FULL NAME of the current City of Mesquite employee who referred you to apply for this CDL position.

Otherwise please enter N / A or Not applicable.

Indicate the level of experience in operating equipment such as a rubber tire loader, transfer truck and / or twenty (20) yard solid waste truck.

• No experience
• less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

Indicate the level of experience in operating large (over 26,001 GVW) trucks or similar vehicles to include one year operating equipment such as a rubber tire loader, transfer truck and / or twenty (20) yard solid waste truck.

PLEASE NOTE : Years of experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.

• No Experience
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

Do you have a valid driver's license?

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY : If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months?

Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime / parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime / parttime employee for 3 months

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