Heavy Equipment Operator I Job at ZipRecruiter in Cookeville

Overview

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Monday-Friday; 7:00am-3:45pm

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title, not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, and subject to change, as approved by the City Manager.

Job Summary

Employees in this class are under general supervision. Operates a limited variety of heavy and light equipment such as dump truck, bobcat, backhoe, front-end loader, brush truck, and asphalt roller and performs related semiskilled or unskilled labor as needed.

Examples of Work Performed

• ditches, operates a heavy roller to compact material such as aggregate base, asphalt pavement and dirt
• operates a bobcat or backhoe to move dirt, solid waste and other material
• operates a front end loader to load trucks and excavate sites for roads, parking lots, and building pads
• operates a dump truck as needed to haul dirt and other material
• operates brush truck to pick up brush
• operates a truck with blade attachment for plowing snow and to salt streets
• maintains and performs routine repair work on equipment
• uses hand tools to shovel material, finish concrete, and otherwise assist in the construction of sidewalks and catch basins and roadway maintenance
• performs related work as required

Equipment operators at this level perform work requiring intermediate skill in the operation of a particular type of equipment and/or skill in a particular type of construction under general supervision. Less skilled operation of other equipment in other types of construction is performed under close supervision.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of operating practices and experience with a particular type of heavy equipment obtained thru hands-on operation within the department or during other job experience
• Knowledge of state and city traffic regulations
• Knowledge of safety precautions and maintenance of heavy equipment
• Knowledge of materials and equipment used in general maintenance work
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to successfully complete construction projects such as driveway tiles, catch basins and sidewalks with minimal guidance
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and co-workers

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent. Three to six months of experience required in heavy equipment operation. Must possess a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License or be able to obtain same within six (6) months of employment.

Essential Functions

Frequent lifting of up to 100 pounds required. Occasional pushing or lifting of more than 100 pounds is required. Subjected to extended periods of physical exertion while shoveling and digging. Good hand-eye coordination required in the operation of large, heavy trucks and other heavy equipment especially when operating in and around construction on rights-of-way and in tight situations. Regularly exposed to all weather conditions and loud noises. Subject to call-out in emergencies.

Full Time Benefits Summary

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Benefits
• Pension and 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick time

City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to , , creed, , , , , , , , ancestry, , veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations: Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (931) 520-5256.