Motor Equipment Operator II - Public Works (Refuse/Right-of-Way Maintenance)

City of Johnson City • Johnson City, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee, is accepting applications for a Motor Equipment Operator II in the Public Works Street division. This skilled position operates moderately complex specialized maintenance and construction vehicles and equipment, such as dump trucks, knuckle booms, and mowing tractors. The operator is responsible for operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently. The role requires greater manipulative skill than the lower operator class and involves operating heavier, more complex specialized equipment, including interchangeably operating several equipment types in the category.

Primary duties involve right-of-way maintenance on streets and highways, including litter pickup and servicing a brush collection route. The employee also assists with mowing, brush grinding, mulch loading, leaf collection, and winter snow plowing and salting. Related work is performed as required.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law. A pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening, and background check are required.

Requirements

• Completion of high school or GED.
• Some experience operating and routinely maintaining trucks, specialized automotive equipment, or related automotive equipment at the Motor Equipment Operator I level, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience driving dump trucks and other medium-duty trucks.
• Familiarity with operating hydraulically powered machinery and construction equipment.
• Ability to walk for extended periods.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Tennessee, or ability to obtain one within 120 days of employment.
• General knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing automotive equipment operation.
• General knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of heavy automotive and similar public works equipment.
• General knowledge of equipment component parts, operating principles, and maintenance needs.
• General knowledge of the City, including street and alley locations and layouts.
• Ability to service relatively heavy equipment and make minor running repairs.
• Skill in operating moderately complex construction and maintenance equipment.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and prepare required reports.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned moderately complex specialized maintenance and construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform right-of-way maintenance on streets and highways, including litter pickup and service on a brush collection route.
• Assist with mowing, brush grinding, mulch loading, and leaf collection.
• Perform snow plowing and salting during winter.
• Service various types of relatively heavy equipment and make minor running repairs.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and prepare required reports.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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