Motor Equipment Operator I - Public Works (Downtown Maintenance)

City of Johnson City • Johnson City, TN

2d

About The Position

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee, is accepting applications for a Motor Equipment Operator I in the Public Works Department, assigned to Downtown Maintenance. This position performs responsible semiskilled work operating trucks, mowing equipment, and less complex related automotive equipment. The work involves safely and efficiently operating trucks and similar equipment to transport people or materials and to maintain and construct public facilities. Equipment operation is the principal duty of the position, rather than an incidental task.

When equipment operation is not continuously required, the employee performs related manual labor, such as loading and unloading equipment and completing unskilled or semiskilled maintenance and construction tasks. Assignments may be detailed or follow established routines. A superior reviews work for quality, quantity, safe operation, and care of equipment.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of equipment operating principles, practices, and regulations.
• Some working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for operating varied and specialized construction and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and make required reports.
• Skill and care in operating several types of trucks and specialized maintenance and construction equipment.
• Physical strength and agility to perform strenuous manual work in varying weather conditions, including pushing and pulling light to heavy objects.
• Dexterity to operate machinery.
• Completion of a standard grade school course; high school completion is preferred.
• Some experience operating and routinely servicing trucks or related automotive equipment, or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Tennessee Class A commercial driver's license, with or without a 57 Restriction.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening, and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of high school.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, mowing equipment, and less complex related automotive equipment safely and efficiently.
• Transport people or materials.
• Maintain and construct public facilities.
• Load and unload equipment when continuous equipment operation is not required.
• Perform related unskilled or semiskilled maintenance and construction tasks.
• Follow oral and written instructions and make required reports.
• Care for equipment and comply with safe operating practices.

What This Job Offers

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