Senior Equipment Operator – Road Maintenance (On-Call)

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, within the Nashville Department of Transportation, seeks a skilled operator for road maintenance using pavers, milling machines, bucket trucks and other large equipment. This role requires on-call response for emergencies and irregular evening shifts.

Employees join a busy team supporting 2,200 miles of roadways and numerous bridges, signals and bike lanes. A Class B CDL and prior equipment experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Eighth grade education and one year of verifiable experience operating gasoline or diesel-powered equipment.
• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Ability to meet physical demands and work irregular hours, including evenings and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operates large gasoline and diesel-powered equipment under transport or construction conditions.
• Performs routine, daily and detailed maintenance, safety checks and services on various equipment.
• Prepares written documentation of inspections, equipment defects and/or other operational problems.
• Assists in the training and instruction of less skilled employees.
• Serves as lead person and/or participates in the work of laboring personnel.
• Disperses materials, loads trucks, prepares subgrades, excavates trenches, resurfaces streets, reshapes road elevation, and transports materials.
• Uplifts roadbed to grade, including clearing and grubbing the right-of-way.
• Operates various equipment/vehicles of equal or lesser skill difficulty.
• Assists during special events.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

Eighth grade education

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, within the Nashville Department of Transportation, seeks a skilled operator for road maintenance using pavers, milling machines, bucket trucks and other large equipment. This role requires on-call response for emergencies and irregular evening shifts.

Employees join a busy team supporting 2,200 miles of roadways and numerous bridges, signals and bike lanes. A Class B CDL and prior equipment experience are essential for success.