Road & Equipment Operator (CDL Required)

Knox County; Tennessee; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox County Government is seeking a Laborer 2 to drive trucks and operate equipment supporting County roads, drainage systems and other structures.

This is a safety-sensitive role requiring a drug screen; perform various manual tasks including mowing, cleaning, and equipment maintenance.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a Tennessee CDL; three years driving or related experience, with ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED; with three (3) years’ experience in truck driving, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor equipment in the performance of tasks including mowing, loosening, raking, and shoveling dirt, sand, asphalt, and other materials.
• Removes trees, bushes, shrubs, stumps, rocks, and other items using various types of equipment.
• Drives truck to collect litter as required.
• Spreads seed and straw to maintain grass on County property.
• Cleans, services truck and tools associated with daily work.
• Operate single or tandem axle dump truck with sporadic hauling of equipment and materials, if needed.
• Repairs driveway easement, patches potholes, builds curbs, and maintains or repairs County roads and other structures.
• Assists in the installation of spreader boxes and snowplows on dump trucks.
• Spreads salt and sand on icy pavements to prepare County roads for travel during inclement weather.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Knox County Government is seeking a Laborer 2 to drive trucks and operate equipment supporting County roads, drainage systems and other structures.

This is a safety-sensitive role requiring a drug screen; perform various manual tasks including mowing, cleaning, and equipment maintenance.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a Tennessee CDL; three years driving or related experience, with ability to work outdoors in all weather.