Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill Job at City of Grand Prairie, TX in Grand Pr

Salary : $39,689.31 - $62,458.86 Annually
Location : Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00341
Department: Solid Waste & Recycling
Division: Landfill
Opening Date: 10/09/2025
Closing Date: 11/14/2025 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary
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; when assigned to landfill: 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.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Experience: Two years experience.
• Licenses: Valid Class A CDL Driver's License required within 6 months of employment.
• Certifications Required: EPA Certification for Refrigerants (when assigned to Landfill).

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.
01

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How long have you operated and worked with heavy equipment?

• No experience in operating heavy equipment
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• Over 4 years of experience

03

Do you possess a valid Class B CDL driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Is there anything that would prevent you from obtaining your Class B CDL within six months as a condition of continued employment?

• Yes
• No
• I already have my Class B CDL

05

Which type of heavy equipment do you have knowledge in operating? Mark all that apply.

• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Trencher
• Excavators
• Forklift
• Crane
• Stump Grinder
• Loaders
• Paving equipment
• Boom Truck
• Hook Lift Truck
• Compactors
• Volvo Dump Truck
• None

Required Question