Transportation Equipment Operator I - 3rd Shift

City of Lincoln

  • Lincoln, NE
  • $25.37-30.69 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Job Posting InformationTransportation Maintenance & Operations, a division of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) - the largest department in the City of Lincoln, is seeking a dependable and safety-minded Transportation Equipment Operator I to join our third shift Sanitation crew. This position involves the safe and skilled operation of heavy and light-weight equipment including automotive equipment, backhoes, frontend loaders, grinders and snow equipment used in the daily maintenance and repair of the public infrastructure.If you're a self-proclaimed 'Night Owl', you enjoy the daytime freedom that comes along with the nightshift, and you could use the shift differential earned when working 3rd shift, this could be the opportunity for you. Apply today!Why Work the Night Shift with Us?Competitive third shift differential payLess traffic and smoother operations during overnight hoursStable hours and opportunity for growth * Supportive team environment with clear communication channels*This Safety Sensitive position is subject to mandatory drug testing policies as a condition of employment.Location:
West District; 901 W Bond St - SanitationHours:
3rd Shift
Regular Schedule: Sunday to Thursday; 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Subject to OT during emergencies.
Summer Schedule (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. (may vary based on seasonal needs)Qualifications:
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent
  • Six months of experience in the operation of trucks and construction equipment heavier than pleasure vehicles or pickup trucks
  • Six months of experience in general construction activities
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.Necessary Special Requirement:
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and endorsements are required or the ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment.
If you currently have a CDL prior to being hired for this position you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at:Why Join Us?
  • CDL Training Opportunity: Whether you're an internal candidate or new to our organization, we offer training to help you obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • We commit ourselves to offering additional training opportunities and a variety of paths for professional job growth, and career advancement.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to important public works projects that enhance our community.
  • Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration and excellence.
  • Excellent Benefits: a retirement match, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and health, dental, and vision plans.
to learn more about Lincoln Transportation and Utilities.We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:
  • Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
  • We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire.
  • All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
  • 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
  • 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
  • $71,000 of Life Insurance
  • $1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
  • Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.
  • Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

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