Equipment Operator

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Works under the supervision of an assigned supervisor. Operates trucks and other equipment to transport and dump loose materials, support street cleaning, reset inlet grates and manholes, and set up barricades in the right-of-way when assigned. Performs routine equipment maintenance and repairs drainage structures and roadside ditches. Loads, unloads, moves, and handles materials, tools, and supplies at work sites. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to traffic, noise, heat, insects, poisonous plants, chemicals, flooded areas, and varying weather conditions. Some work may take place inside culverts, and the role may involve contact with the general public.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.
Working experience driving tandem-axle equipment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Tennessee Commercial Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state license.
Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation alcohol and drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to operate assigned equipment, including dump trucks, hand tools, power tools, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and heavy construction tools such as chain saws.
Ability to perform heavy manual work, including lifting manhole covers, inlet grates and rims, tools, concrete bags, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to traverse varied surfaces, including crossing ditches, climbing, and crouching.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the geographic area of Memphis.

Responsibilities

Operate tandem-axle dump trucks to transport and dump materials such as sand, crushed pavement, and vegetation debris, if assigned.
Operate barricade trucks to reset inlet grates and manholes and set up right-of-way barricades, if assigned.
Operate equipment such as flushers for street cleaning and PB Loaders, as assigned.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment.
Repair and maintain drainage structures and roadside ditches.
Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment from trucks.
Dig, spread, and level material or dirt using a shovel.
Use an air hammer to break out concrete.
Use chain saws and hand saws to remove trees from drainage ditches.
Lift, carry, and hold materials, tools, and supplies at work sites.
Assist with traffic control by providing manual directions, operating arrow boards, and managing traffic flow at specified locations, if assigned.
Perform additional functions as assigned.