Water & Sewer Field Equipment Operator

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

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