Equipment Operator Sr - Fleet Roadside Assistance

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Civil service benefits

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking an Equipment Operator Sr for Fleet Roadside Assistance. This full-time Civil Service role, located in the Office of Fleet Management within General Services, involves operating heavy and light duty wreckers and related roadside support equipment.

Responsibilities include safe operation, equipment maintenance, map reading, and occasional training of staff. A Class B CDL is required, with potential for day or evening shifts.

Qualifications

• 8th grade education and 1 year of verifiable experience operating gasoline or diesel-powered equipment or vehicles.
• Valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver License.
• 6 month probationary/training period with demonstrated proficiency in driving and operating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light duty wreckers to transport city vehicles and equipment.
• Safely and efficiently operate wreckers, tires trucks and related equipment.
• Read maps and use hands-free GPS devices.
• Utilize vehicle lifting tools and safety equipment (jacks, jack stands).
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Prepare written documentation of inspections and defects.
• Operate light duty salt truck to clear parking lots.
• Maintain and operate equipment and tools.
• Operate various equipment/vehicles of equal or lesser skill.
• Assist in training lesser skilled employees.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Wreckers operation

Reading maps and GPS

Safety procedures

Education

8th grade education

Job description

Position Description

This position announcement is for Equipment Operator Sr - Fleet Roadside Assistance, a full-time Civil Service position in General Services. This position is located in the Office of Fleet Management division of the Department of General Services and is responsible for operating various types of large complex vehicles and equipment associated with roadside assistance and for performing other skilled and unskilled labor functions. This position is also responsible for operating heavy and light duty wreckers, heavy and light duty tire trucks, light duty salt trucks, forklifts and any other equipment needed for roadside assistance, recovery and to transport vehicles to and from various locations. Performs related duties as required.

The men and women in Metro’s General Services Department are there to make sure the rest of government works. From ensuring that our city’s vehicles run safely and smoothly, to keeping city buildings up to par to providing printing services and more, General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.

This announcement may be used for day or evening shift opportunities

Typical Duties

• Operate heavy and light duty wreckers to transport city vehicles and equipment to and from various different locations.


• Safely and efficiently operating of wreckers, tires trucks and various other types of equipment.


• Accurate reading of maps, written directions and the use of hands-free GPS devices.


• Operate pneumatic, electric and various other hand tools including vehicle lifting and safety equipment like jacks and jack stands.


• Routine, daily and detailed maintenance, safety checks and services on wreckers, tire trucks and other various equipment.


• Prepare written documentation of inspections, equipment defects and/or other operational problems.


• Operate a light duty salt truck to clear parking lots.


• Maintain and operate equipment and tools.


• Operate various equipment/vehicles of equal or lesser skill difficulty.


• Perform other skilled and unskilled labor duties as required.


• May assist in the training and instruction of lesser skilled employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Eighth (8th) grade education and one (1) year of verifiable experience operating gasoline or diesel-powered equipment or vehicles.

For this specific position, substitutions will not be considered*

License Required

Valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver License

Probationary Period

During the 6 month probationary/training period incumbent must demonstrate sufficient progress related to all required proficiencies in driving and operating equipment using hydraulics, operation of Rollbacks, Boom, Tire and Autoloader Wreckers and reading, comprehending and following street maps and other written directions. Failure to demonstrate the required proficiencies may result in termination of employment.

Note

Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience operating heavy/light wreckers, tire trucks, roadside assistance service trucks or related equipment

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

ADA Accommodation

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Benefits

• Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)


• 1 Sick Day per month


• 12 Paid Holidays per year


• Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year


• 3 Personal days per year


• 1 Sick Day per month


• 12 paid holidays per year


• Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.


• Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information


• Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.