Utility Equipment Operator-Dump Truck

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Metro Water Services, where you will operate essential vehicles and equipment to support construction and maintenance projects that protect our vital water resources. This role involves moderate to heavy manual labor, requiring a valid Class 'A' Driver License and the ability to work outdoors under various conditions. As part of a diverse workforce, you will contribute to providing high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the Nashville-Davidson County community. If you are passionate about public service and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related construction experience required.
• Must have a valid Class 'A' Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and machinery for construction activities.
• Assist in the repair and installation of water and sewer lines.

Skills

Operation of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles

Maintenance of equipment and tools

Construction and maintenance skills

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs

Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions

Education

Eighth grade education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dump trucks

Heavy machinery

Job 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. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

• 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 Requirements:

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.

• Ability to work outdoors 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.