Equipment Operator

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

10d

About The Position

Works under the supervision of an assigned supervisor. Operates various types of trucks including tandem axle equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, crushed pavement, or vegetation debris if assigned. Operates barricade truck to reset inlet grates, manholes, and set up barricades in the right-of-way if assigned. May operate various equipment including Flushers in street cleaning operations and PB Loaders. Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning of equipment. Repairs and performs maintenance of drainage structures and road-side ditches. Loads and unloads materials, tools and equipment from trucks. Digs, spreads, and levels material or dirt using shovel. Uses air hammer to break out concrete. Uses chain saw and hand saw to remove trees from drainage ditches. Lifts, carries, and holds materials, tools, and supplies to various work sites. Assist with traffic control by providing manual directions such as operating arrow boards and traffic flow at specified locations if assigned.

Responsibilities

Operates trucks including tandem axle equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials
Operates barricade truck to reset inlet grates, manholes, and set up barricades
Operates Flushers in street cleaning operations and PB Loaders
Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning of equipment
Repairs and performs maintenance of drainage structures and road-side ditches
Loads and unloads materials, tools and equipment from trucks
Digs, spreads, and levels material or dirt using shovel
Uses air hammer to break out concrete
Uses chain saw and hand saw to remove trees from drainage ditches
Lifts, carries, and holds materials, tools, and supplies to various work sites
Assist with traffic control by providing manual directions such as operating arrow boards and traffic flow at specified locations if assigned