Motor Equipment Operator I - Public Works (Downtown Maintenance)

City of Johnson City; East Park (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee, is seeking a Motor Equipment Operator I (Downtown Maintenance) in the Public Works Department to operate trucks, mowing equipment, and related automotive gear safely and efficiently.

The role involves performing manual labor when required, following established routines, and supporting maintenance and construction of public facilities under supervision. The job emphasizes safety, accuracy, and dependable operation of equipment in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of operating equipment and safety practices.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions and reports.
• Dexterity to operate machinery and perform maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, mowing and related automotive equipment.
• Transport personnel or materials as required and support maintenance tasks.
• Assist in construction and maintenance of public facilities.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as loading/unloading and basic repairs as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Following instructions

Manual labor endurance

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is a Motor Equipment Operator I (Downtown Maintenance) in the Public Works Department. The employee performs responsible semiskilled work operating trucks, mowing equipment and less complex related automotive equipment; does related work as required. The work of this class involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and similar automotive equipment to transport men or materials, and to maintain and construct various public facilities. When the nature of work does not require constant operation of assigned equipment employees in this class participate in manual labor incidental to the job such as loading and unloading of equipment, and in performing unskilled or semiskilled maintenance and construction tasks. Assignments may be given in detail for each jobs, or work may follow well-established routines. Work is reviewed by a superior for quality, quantity, safety of operation and care of equipment. Assignments to this class assumes that the principal duty of an employee is equipment operation and that such operation is not merely incidental to other functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and regulations governing equipment operation; some working knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of varied and specialized construction and maintenance equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to make required reports; skill and care in the operation of several types of trucks, and specialized maintenance and construction equipment; physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous manual work under varying weather conditions. Pushing and pulling light to heavy objects. Dexterity to operate machinery.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

Completion of a standard grade school course, preferably completion of high school and some experience in the operation and routine servicing of trucks or related automotive equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Possession of a valid CLASS A, with or without a "57 Restriction", commercial driver's license issued by the State of Tennessee. Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening and background check required.