We are hiring an experienced Motor Equipment Operator II - Public Works (Asphalt Maintenance) to join our passionate team at City of Johnson City in Johnson City, TN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Motor Equipment Operator II - Public Works (Asphalt Maintenance) is an amazing opportunity to develop excellent skills.
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The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is currectly accepting online applications for a Motor Equipment Operator II in the Public Works Department. The employee in this position drives dump trucks, medium duty trucks, and operates equipment on asphalt patching and maintenance crew. Performs various tasks such as digging out damaged sections of streets, shoveling, raking and compacting hot-mix asphalt. Participates in snow plowing as needed; does related work as required. The work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment. Employees in this class must have manipulative skill of a higher degree than employees of a lower class, and work in this class differs from that of the lower class of operator in that incumbents must operate heavier, more complex and specialized equipment, and several types of equipment within this category interchangeably. Supervision may be exercised over one or two laborers or may act as crew leader. Work may be performed with considerable independence, but a supervisor will regularly check the work performed for quality, quantity, safety of operation and care of equipment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing automotive equipment operation; general knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of heavy automotive and similar public works equipment; general knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance needs of maintenance and construction equipment; general knowledge of the City, including the location and layout of streets and alleys; ability to service various types of relatively heavy equipment and to make minor running repairs; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and to prepare required reports; skill in the operation of moderately complex construction and maintenance equipment; physical strength and agility sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
Requirements for Education and Experience: completion of high school or GED is required. Experience driving dump trucks and other medium duty trucks; skills with operating skid steer loader and asphalt roller; experience working with hot-mix asphalt is preferred. Some experience at the level of Motor Equipment Operator I; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid Class "B" CDL issued by the State of Tennessee or obtain one within one hundred and twenty (120) days of employment. Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening and background check required.
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