Equipment Operator II (Earth Moving)

City-of-Kingsport,-T; Green Acres (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kingsport is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support Public Works. You will operate medium and heavy construction equipment used in maintenance of city infrastructure and perform related manual tasks to ensure safe, efficient completion of work.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of relevant equipment experience, a Tennessee or Virginia CDL with endorsements, and pesticide certification where required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or high school equivalent.
• Experience equivalent to one-year full time work operating the designated or similar equipment.
• Valid State of Tennessee or Virginia CDL with endorsements (must maintain throughout employment).
• Commercial Pesticide Application Certification where required.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of medium/heavy construction equipment used in maintenance activities of public works infrastructure.
• Occasionally operates more complex heavy equipment in less complex projects.
• Performs a variety of manual laboring tasks.
• Ensures all tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operates hand tools appropriate to the assigned areas.
• Performs inspections and keeps equipment and vehicles clean and in safe working order.
• Performs operator maintenance/repairs and reports major repairs.
• Checks and maintains fluid levels and refuels.
• Keeps records of tasks performed.
• Occasionally fills in for Crew Leader and assists in training others.
• Performs duties of Maintenance Worker when not operating equipment.
• Attends training to ensure safety and regulatory compliance and maintain certifications.
• Assist in emergency operations as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Manual labor

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL

Pesticide certification

Job description

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of various medium/heavy equipment in various divisions of Public Works.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

• Operates a variety of medium/heavy construction equipment used in maintenance activities of public works infrastructure;
• Occasionally may operate more complex heavy equipment in less complex/precise construction projects;
• Performs a variety of manual laboring tasks;
• Ensures all tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner;
• Operates hand tools appropriate to the assigned areas;
• Performs appropriate inspections and keeps equipment and vehicles clean and in safe working order;
• Performs operator maintenance/repairs, reports major repairs;
• Checks and maintains fluid level/refuels;
• Keeps appropriate records of tasks performed;
• Occasionally fills in for Crew Leader when needed and assists in training other employees;
• Performs duties of Maintenance Worker when not operating equipment;
• Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as achieve/maintain required certifications;
• Assist in emergency operations as needed;
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates proficiency in operating designated equipment;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions for operating medium construction equipment;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and materials used in various public works and facility construction projects;
• Ability to follow routes and make independent judgments.
• Skill in using methods, materials and equipment to perform assigned construction and maintenance tasks;
• Skill in performing vigorous manual labor under adverse weather conditions;
• Skill in communicating tactfully and courteously with the public;
• Skill in reading schematics and following oral and written instructions;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other City staff and the public.

• High school graduate or high school equivalent;
• Experience equivalent to one-year full time work in operating the designated or similar equipment and construction or maintenance activities;
• Valid State of Tennessee or Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned, including endorsements (must maintain throughout employment);
• For certain areas, a valid and appropriate Commercial Pesticide Application Certification.