Motor Equipment Operator II: Heavy Equipment & Streets

City of Johnson City; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Johnson City is accepting online applications for a Motor Equipment Operator II with Water & Sewer Services to work in line maintenance and construction. The role operates a range of heavy equipment and may supervise junior workers in the field, performing maintenance and construction tasks as directed.

Requirements include completion of high school or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and the ability to comply with pre-employment and ongoing DOT testing.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of traffic laws and equipment operation.
• Ability to service and perform minor repairs on heavy equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates street sweeper on assigned shift to clean streets and roads.
• Operates rubber tire backhoe to trench, load and backfill.
• Operates winch truck for pulling, setting poles and guard rails.
• Operates track loader and front-end loaders for loading and snow removal.
• Drives large dump trucks, tractors and trailers as needed.
• May supervise one or two laborers and act as crew lead.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck operation

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Johnson City is accepting online applications for a Motor Equipment Operator II with Water & Sewer Services to work in line maintenance and construction. The role operates a range of heavy equipment and may supervise junior workers in the field, performing maintenance and construction tasks as directed.

Requirements include completion of high school or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and the ability to comply with pre-employment and ongoing DOT testing.