Road Maintenance: Light Equipment Operator (CDL)

Cookeville; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary Benefits

Pension and 401k Retirement Savings

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick time - 8 hours/month

Paid Vacation time - 8 hours/month

Job summary

City of Cookeville is seeking a Light Equipment Operator to perform maintenance and construction tasks using tractors, mowers, bush hogs, pup rollers, and light trucks. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, minor repairs, and debris removal on city rights‑of‑way.

The role requires a valid TN driver's license and a CDL within six months, with ability to perform heavy labor in various weather conditions and work around traffic and construction sites. CDL preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of operating light equipment and safety practices.
• Must understand state and city traffic regulations.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work in varying weather.
• Good hand-eye coordination for operating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment such as tractors, mowers, bush hogs, and trucks up to 25 tons.
• Inspects equipment and performs minor repairs as needed.
• Maintains sanitation and debris removal on rights-of-way and city properties.
• Assists in installing signs, culverts, and sidewalks and may drive street cleaners.
• Responds to emergency tasks or call-outs as required.

Skills

Light equipment operation

Traffic regulations knowledge

Safety procedures

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of Cookeville is seeking a Light Equipment Operator to perform maintenance and construction tasks using tractors, mowers, bush hogs, pup rollers, and light trucks. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, minor repairs, and debris removal on city rights‑of‑way.

The role requires a valid TN driver's license and a CDL within six months, with ability to perform heavy labor in various weather conditions and work around traffic and construction sites. CDL preferred or obtainable.