Transportation Equipment Operator

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

7d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a Transportation Equipment Operator to join their Public Works department, specifically within CWS Traffic Operations. This role is responsible for operating various equipment and vehicles to maintain, install, and construct City infrastructure, including grounds, property, utilities, and rights-of-way. The operator will also be responsible for driving vehicles safely in various environments, including traffic, and ensuring the safety of themselves, other workers, and the public. Specific duties include operating bucket/lift trucks for maintenance and installation at heights, operating thermoplastic line stripers and paint machines for pavement marking, and performing light maintenance on equipment. The position also involves leading assigned crews, performing basic labor tasks, and potentially using cell phones for job-related communication. The role requires adherence to attendance policies and maintaining good interpersonal relationships.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two (2) years of any combination of relevant experience/training, training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Valid Class D license required

Nice To Haves

Hazardous materials endorsement
Valid Class A, Class A restricted or Class B commercial driver license

Responsibilities

Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, installation and construction of City grounds, property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure for Public Works and Parks & Recreation operations.
Drives vehicles over public roads, worksites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities and other City property.
Maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment and the public.
Drives bucket and/or lift truck to work site and operates lift mechanisms to elevate crews performing various maintenance, upkeep and installation for traffic systems, tree trimming and other tasks requiring access to high places.
Positions vehicle and lift-platform to ensure optimum access to required location and avoid power lines, low branches, traffic and other hazards; monitors activities to ensure the safety of crew workers.
Operates thermoplastic line striper and paint machines to mark pavement along City roads, parking lots and other paved surfaces.
Calibrates laser to aim spray mechanisms for accurate placement of markings; operates spray mechanisms to apply paint or traffic markings to pavement in accordance with the desired lines, arrows, messages or other symbols.
Place cones to indicate newly painted surfaces; disassembles and cleans spray nozzles and mechanisms.
Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment which includes changing oil, refueling and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
Leads assigned crew in safe and effective completion of assorted work in an assigned department, division or specialized area.
Operates vehicles and equipment in lower classifications as needed or assigned to complete division or departmental projects and workload.
Performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in the completion of maintenance, upkeep and construction projects; picks up paper, limbs, and other debris; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete assigned task; installs/maintains street signs and manually loads, moves and arranges materials.
May be required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the Department Head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties such as working in lower level positions as required.