Utility Equipment Operator-Dump Truck

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Metro Nashville Government is seeking qualified applicants for full-time Civil Service positions with Metro Water Services (MWS). The role involves operating gasoline/diesel vehicles and equipment, performing construction/maintenance tasks, and supporting water and sewer projects in the Nashville area.

Applicants should have at least an 8th grade education, 2 years of construction experience (including 1 year operating light equipment), a Class A CDL, and be prepared for shift work, including

Qualifications

• Eighth grade education and two years related construction experience including one year operating light gasoline or diesel powered equipment.
• Valid Class A Driver License with or without 57 restriction.
• Demonstrated competence operating vehicles/equipment as specified in the position announcement.
• Accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operates gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and/or machinery and equipment in a variety of services and construction activities.
• Maintains and operates equipment and tools.
• Performs skilled duties necessary to assist with the construction and maintenance of inlet boxes, roadside ditches, driveway pipes, storm sewers, bridges and related areas.
• Assists in the repair and installation of water and sanitary sewer lines, manholes, valves, etc.
• May transport various pieces of equipment to the appropriate work site.
• May transport and/or dump sand, gravel, crushed rock, slate bituminous paving materials, and other related materials.
• May lead work of other employees.

Skills

Outdoors work

Lift 100 lbs

Shift availability

On-call schedule

Class A CDL

Education

Eighth grade education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Description

This position located at Metro Water Services (MWS) includes required operation of gasoline and/or diesel-powered vehicles and/or equipment of moderate size and complexity (dump trucks) to transport, move, and/or dump loose materials. The average work shift involves moderate to heavy manual labor.

Employees at Metro Water Services (MWS) work around the clock to supply, treat, manage, and protect our water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all who live, work, and play in our community. Our dedicated, diverse workforce provides high quality drinking water and the best in wastewater treatment, storm water management, and waste collection services for our customers in the Nashville-Davidson County area. Our employees work together to service more than 210,000 water and 216,000 sewer accounts along with over 150,000 curbside waste collection customers. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team.

*Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.*

Typical Duties

• Operates gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and/or machinery and equipment in a variety of services and construction activities.
• Maintains and operates equipment and tools.
• Performs skilled duties necessary to assist with the construction and maintenance of inlet boxes, roadside ditches, driveway pipes, storm sewers, bridges and other related areas.
• Assists in the repair and installation of water and sanitary sewer lines, manholes, valves, etc.
• May transport various pieces of equipment to the appropriate work site.
• May transport and/or dump sand, gravel, crushed rock, slate bituminous paving materials, and other related materials.
• May lead work of other employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Eighth (8th) grade education and two (2) years related construction experience including one (1) year verifiable experience in operating light gasoline or diesel powered equipment or vehicles.

Must have successfully demonstrated competence operating vehicles and/or equipment associated with this classification as specified in the position announcement.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

License Required

Valid Class "A" Driver License with or without a 57 restriction.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work out-doors under extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work 2nd/3rd shift or weekends
• Required to work On- Call schedule
• High School Diploma

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Indicate the level of education you have completed.

• Less than Eighth Grade
• Eighth Grade
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

02

Do you have a current "Class A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of verifiable experience do you have operating light gasoline or diesel powered vehicle and/or equipment?

• No experience
• Less than a year
• One year
• Two or more years

04

How many years of construction related experience do you have?

• No Experience
• One year or less
• Two years experience
• Three or more years experience

05

Are you available to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing to work a required on-Call schedule?

• Yes
• No

07

One of the current open position works Monday-Thursday nights (2:30PM- 1:00AM) plus overtime on occasions. Are you willing and able to work this shift?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question