Street Light Equipment Operator w/ CDL

City of Lebanon • Lebanon, TN

1d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

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

The operator may use equipment and vehicles to transport materials and supplies, assist a crew with tasks such as ditch digging, bridge repair, pipe laying, and asphalt spreading, and perform grounds maintenance. The role requires following safety and security standards and may involve staggered shifts based on weather or department needs, overtime, and assigned on-call duty. The position is based in the City of Lebanon Public Works context; due to on-call duties, the ideal candidate lives in Wilson County or within a 45-minute drive of the Public Works location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Tennessee Class B CDL with a clear driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to 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 in varying weather conditions and operate equipment under varying conditions, including excavation sites.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment operating principles and working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions for vehicular equipment operations.
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in road and bridge maintenance.
• Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• If the candidate does not have a valid Tennessee driver's license, they must acquire one within 30 days of hire.
• Some departments may require specific CDL endorsements.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of prior experience using light to medium-sized equipment, including experience related to construction, repair, or maintenance.
• Residence in Wilson County or within a 45-minute drive of the Public Works location is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment and vehicles used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Load, haul, and unload equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Operate machinery as department needs require.
• Assist a crew with ditch digging, bridge repair, pipe laying, asphalt spreading, and related work.
• Perform grounds maintenance when needed.
• Operate heavy equipment that does not require a CDL, occasionally.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
• Control traffic at work sites by flagging when required or assigned.
• Work staggered shifts, overtime, or assigned on-call duty when required.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• 18 PTO days during the first year, increasing to 23 days after the first year, with additional increases based on years of service.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Pension/401(k) hybrid retirement plan through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS).

What This Job Offers

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