Heavy Equipment Operator – Solid Waste & Sanitation (CDL-Ready)

Mysmarthire; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage

Wellness and tobacco-free discount on$

Life insurance for employee and family

Long-term disability at no charge

Vision / Dental and short-term-disabil

14 paid holidays

Paid time off and personal time

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

City of McMinnville seeks an energetic Heavy Equipment Operator for the Sanitation Department. You will drive a refuse collection truck, assist with loading, and perform routine vehicle maintenance, supporting daily routes and transfers at the transfer station.

Requires HS diploma, a valid Class B CDL (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and at least one year of heavy equipment experience; lifting up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• HS degree or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• One year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates a heavy load hydraulic refuse collection truck
• Assists in loading trucks and covers assigned area or route
• Maintains proper schedule in picking up and hauling garbage and trash to disposal area
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicle including cleaning of vehicle
• Inspects the equipment for mechanical problems and informs supervisor of any problems
• Loads and/or helps load and unload trucks that requires lifting 50 to 75 lbs.
• The City of McMinnville is a "Tennessee Drug Free Workplace". All safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, random and probable cause testing for drugs / alcohol.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

HS degree or equivalent

Job description

City of McMinnville seeks an energetic Heavy Equipment Operator for the Sanitation Department. You will drive a refuse collection truck, assist with loading, and perform routine vehicle maintenance, supporting daily routes and transfers at the transfer station.

Requires HS diploma, a valid Class B CDL (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and at least one year of heavy equipment experience; lifting up to 75 lbs.