Drainage Mitigation - DM Light Equipment Operator with CDL

City of Lebanon • Lebanon, TN

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About The Position

The Light Equipment Operator operates light equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities and performs semi-skilled work maintaining roads, rights-of-way, bridges, and storm drainage systems. The role works under the close supervision of an assigned supervisor and performs related duties as assigned.

The operator may use equipment such as bobcats, skid steers, backhoes, UTVs, crew trucks, and tractor mowers to load, haul, and unload equipment, materials, and supplies. The employee works as part of a crew on tasks including digging ditches, repairing bridges, laying pipe, and spreading asphalt. Duties may also include grounds maintenance and occasional operation of heavy equipment that does not require a CDL. All work must meet applicable safety and security standards. A staggered shift may be required depending on weather and departmental needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Tennessee Class B CDL and a clear driving record, and a minimum age of 21. A Tennessee driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of hire if the candidate does not already have one. Some departments may require specific CDL endorsements. One year of experience using light to medium-sized equipment, including some construction, repair, or maintenance work, is preferred.

Work is regularly performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and in wet or humid conditions. The position involves frequent vibration and usually loud noise, with occasional work at heights and exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risks. Physical duties include frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 75 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Tennessee Class B CDL and a clear driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• If the candidate does not have a valid Tennessee driver’s license, it must be acquired within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions and establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions and operate equipment under varying conditions, including excavation sites.
• Physical ability to regularly use hands and arms to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach; occasionally walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and taste or smell.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 75 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of prior experience using light to medium-sized equipment, including some experience related to construction, repair, or maintenance.
• Specific CDL endorsements may be required by some departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment and vehicles, such as bobcats, skid steers, backhoes, UTVs, crew trucks, and tractor mowers, to load, haul, and unload equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Operate machinery as departmental needs require.
• Work as part of a crew to dig ditches, repair bridges, lay pipe, spread asphalt, and perform related maintenance work.
• Perform grounds maintenance as needed.
• Occasionally operate heavy equipment that does not require a CDL.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
• Control traffic at work sites by flagging, as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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