What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator position at City of Grand Prairie, TX?
Salary : $39,689.31 - $62,458.86 Annually
Location : Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2024-00303
Department : Solid Waste & Recycling
Division : Landfill
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Job Summary
We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our City of Grand Prairie Landfill team!
The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations within the City. This is accomplished by using equipment such as : backhoes, rollers, graders, and front-end loaders to complete construction projects; assisting with operations; operating dozers and compactors on a 3 : 1 slope, driving articulated dump trucks and operating excavators. Other duties include performing preventative maintenance; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs heavy equipment operation by using equipment to push trash; maintaining the appropriate grade and compaction levels; hauling dirt; loading truck with excavator; driving truck to work site; combining trash and dirt in order to grade; and maintaining site compliance.
- Performs preventative maintenance by greasing equipment; cleaning filters; checking all fluids; inspecting undercarriage; tracking inspections; and cleaning tracks.
- Assists with landfill operations by screening waste that may be hazardous and providing facility maintenance.
- Excavating loads of metal for recycling; moving wood chips, recycled dirt, and concrete
- Maintaining stockpiles; pushing brush, wood, concrete, and dirt with Bulldozer.
- Moving litter fences to reduce windblown litter from leaving the site; and other litter prevention duties as required.
- Responding to after hours emergencies, such as fires, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
How long have you operated and worked with heavy equipment?
Do you possess a valid Class B CDL driver's license?
Is there anything that would prevent you from obtaining your Class B CDL within six months as a condition of continued employment?
Do you possess an EPA Type 1 Freon Removal Certification?
Which type of heavy equipment do you have knowledge in operating? Mark all that apply.
Required Question
Salary : $39,689 - $62,459
