Roadway Equipment Operator II

Blount County Government; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Blount County Government seeks an Equipment Operator II to operate light and medium road and construction equipment on county projects in Maryville, TN. The role includes performing skilled, semi-skilled and manual tasks for drainage, street and property maintenance.

Under direct supervision, you will handle backhoes, graders, mowers and support vehicles, while keeping equipment clean and reporting maintenance needs. A Class B CDL and two years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Two (2) years of directly related experience
• Class B Commercial Driver's License and standard valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Operates light and medium road and construction equipment and trucks on county roads and highways.
• Operates backhoe, pan, bulldozer, motor grader and other equipment for digging, grading, and road base preparation.
• Mows and maintains county right-of-ways using tractor, bush hog, and hand tools.
• Uses small hand tools, forklifts, chain saws, and power equipment.
• Operates a paving crew chipper or other medium equipment as needed.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and prepares maintenance reports.
• Cleans gutters, culverts, catch basins and drainage structures.
• Loads/unloads materials and assists in emergencies and after-hours or bad weather.
• Performs duties of Equipment Operator I or Laborer as required and other assigned duties.

Job description

Blount County Government seeks an Equipment Operator II to operate light and medium road and construction equipment on county projects in Maryville, TN. The role includes performing skilled, semi-skilled and manual tasks for drainage, street and property maintenance.

Under direct supervision, you will handle backhoes, graders, mowers and support vehicles, while keeping equipment clean and reporting maintenance needs. A Class B CDL and two years of related experience are required.