Equipment Operator II: Earth-Moving for Public Works

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

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.