Public Works Dept. Light Equipment Operator

CITY OF MANCHESTER • Manchester, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates a wide variety of light equipment and hand tools in maintenance and repair of city streets, rights-of-ways, parks, city properties, etc. Frequently works in lower rated functions assisting street crews as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Operates light equipment such as leaf and brush machines, bush hogs, lawnmowers, trimmers and others. May assist backhoe operators as required. May perform duties as general laborer as required. on call 24/7 Must respond to callout within 30-minute time frame

Requirements

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment such as leaf and brush machines, bush hogs, lawnmowers, trimmers and others.
• May assist backhoe operators as required.
• May perform duties as general laborer as required.
• on call 24/7
• Must respond to callout within 30-minute time frame

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees