Public Works Heavy Equipment Lead

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis is seeking a Heavy Equipment Supervisor to direct and coordinate the maintenance and operation of heavy equipment across city projects, including street sweeping and emergency response.

Under the Heavy Equipment Manager, you will review requests, assign crews, and ensure timely work while maintaining logs, reports, and compliance with regulations. A High School diploma, 7 years in Public Works Maintenance with supervisory experience, and a valid CDL Class B are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; seven years in Public Works Maintenance or related field
• At least one of the seven years in a supervisory capacity
• Valid Class B Tennessee CDL (or out-of-state equivalent)
• Comply with Federal DOT Alcohol and Drug testing rules

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates work of subordinate personnel responsible for the maintenance and operation of heavy equipment used in City projects.
• Reviews work requests, determines equipment and manpower needed, schedules crews, and coordinates work activities.
• Inspects work sites to ensure government regulations are adhered to, including disposal of hazardous materials.
• Monitors daily expenditures, maintains logs, and prepares reports for supervisor.
• Schedules repairs and preventive maintenance to keep assigned equipment in good operating condition.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public Works maintenance experience

Heavy equipment operation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B License

Job description

City of Memphis is seeking a Heavy Equipment Supervisor to direct and coordinate the maintenance and operation of heavy equipment across city projects, including street sweeping and emergency response.

Under the Heavy Equipment Manager, you will review requests, assign crews, and ensure timely work while maintaining logs, reports, and compliance with regulations. A High School diploma, 7 years in Public Works Maintenance with supervisory experience, and a valid CDL Class B are required.