Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

City of Chattanooga • Harrison, TN

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a
metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason.
Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the
Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to
the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community
College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward
future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic
network.   The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National
Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600
employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the
best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide
range of municipal services, including:

Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized
Stormwater management.
Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development
systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide
transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting
edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get
ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't
just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city
in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in
Southeast Tennessee by providing:

Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to
our staff.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where
possible.
Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs
designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your
paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City
employees. .
Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the
organization.
The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near
nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North
America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on
earth can claim.  Whether you are an 
adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less
than an hour away.
Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely
considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River
to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking
trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river
gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a
trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city
for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate
individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already
do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true
impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of any combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class D driver’s license
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; general equipment and maintenance principles; materials and equipment utilized in assigned areas of responsibility; demonstrated proficiency on a minimum of three (3) types of heavy equipment to include three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment. Typical equipment operated might include but is not limited to: excavators, rubber-tired loaders, compactor, scraper, wood chipper, paving machine, milling machine, motor grader, bulldozer, articulated dump truck, and backhoes. Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work.
• Position requires minimal, but regular public interaction with the public and must be customer service centered, focused, and able to recognize or resolve customer needs according to departmental practices.
• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, paving, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to construction and maintenance of city streets, utilities, and other infrastructure.
• Equipment is primarily driven and operated on-site, but does require some driving over public roads; maneuvers in and around traffic, crew workers, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors the immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment and the public.
• Operates various heavy equipment to assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the landfill; operates bulldozer, compactor, and/or scraper to move and compact waste and other materials to ensure proper placement, level, and contents of landfill mounds; operates same equipment to move and compact earth to provide a proper covering for landfill; keeps metal pile clean and assists with sorting of waste.
• Operates milling and asphalt paving machines to grind existing pavement and lay down the new pavement for construction and maintenance of roads, parking lots and other paved surfaces; controls speed, depth and width spread/grinding of equipment; operates multiple mechanisms to control speed, volume and depth of asphalt application; monitors and oversees activities of crew workers assisting with the operation of equipment and application of asphalt.
• Performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in the completion of maintenance, upkeep and construction projects; picks up paper, limbs and other debris; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete the assigned task.
• May be required to use, carry and answer cell phones, use other electronic devices to receive and track work, and/or two-way radio as determined by their job duties and supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED