Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
Heavy Equipment Operator
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Harrison Point, Tennessee, United States
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Heavy Equipment Operator
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City of Chattanooga
This range is provided by City of Chattanooga.
Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range:
$22.74/hr - $27.47/hr
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (EST)
Location:
Birchwood Landfill (9327 Birchwood Pike)
Position Summary Incumbents in this classification operate vehicles, tracked or rubber‑tired construction and maintenance equipment, or other equipment with specialized functions related to maintenance and construction in the Department of Public Works where the operation of complex mechanisms requires a higher degree of skill, dexterity and finesse, and where work is performed to exacting tolerances.
Essential Functions
Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, paving, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to construction and maintenance of city streets, utilities, and other infrastructure.
Operates various heavy equipment to assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the landfill; operates bulldozer, compactor, and/or scraper to move and compact waste and other materials to ensure proper placement, level, and contents of landfill mounds; operates same equipment to move and compact earth to provide a proper covering for landfill; keeps metal pile clean and assists with sorting of waste.
Operates milling and asphalt paving machines to grind existing pavement and lay down new pavement for construction and maintenance of roads, parking lots and other paved surfaces; controls speed, depth and width spread/grinding of equipment; monitors and oversees activities of crew workers assisting with the operation of equipment and application of asphalt.
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 the assigned task.
May be required to use, carry and answer cell phones, use other electronic devices to receive and track work, and/or two‑way radio as determined by their job duties and supervisor.
Position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must 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.
May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of any combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licensing and Certifications Valid Class D driver's license.
Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; general equipment and maintenance principles; materials and equipment utilized in assigned areas of responsibility; demonstrated proficiency on a minimum of three (3) types of heavy equipment to include three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment. Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work.
Physical Demands Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Work Environment Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Special Requirements Safety Sensitive: Y Department of Transportation - CDL: N Child Sensitive: N
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Heavy Equipment Operator
role at
City of Chattanooga
This range is provided by City of Chattanooga.
Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range:
$22.74/hr - $27.47/hr
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (EST)
Location:
Birchwood Landfill (9327 Birchwood Pike)
Position Summary Incumbents in this classification operate vehicles, tracked or rubber‑tired construction and maintenance equipment, or other equipment with specialized functions related to maintenance and construction in the Department of Public Works where the operation of complex mechanisms requires a higher degree of skill, dexterity and finesse, and where work is performed to exacting tolerances.
Essential Functions
Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, paving, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to construction and maintenance of city streets, utilities, and other infrastructure.
Operates various heavy equipment to assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the landfill; operates bulldozer, compactor, and/or scraper to move and compact waste and other materials to ensure proper placement, level, and contents of landfill mounds; operates same equipment to move and compact earth to provide a proper covering for landfill; keeps metal pile clean and assists with sorting of waste.
Operates milling and asphalt paving machines to grind existing pavement and lay down new pavement for construction and maintenance of roads, parking lots and other paved surfaces; controls speed, depth and width spread/grinding of equipment; monitors and oversees activities of crew workers assisting with the operation of equipment and application of asphalt.
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 the assigned task.
May be required to use, carry and answer cell phones, use other electronic devices to receive and track work, and/or two‑way radio as determined by their job duties and supervisor.
Position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must 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.
May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of any combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licensing and Certifications Valid Class D driver's license.
Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; general equipment and maintenance principles; materials and equipment utilized in assigned areas of responsibility; demonstrated proficiency on a minimum of three (3) types of heavy equipment to include three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment. Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work.
Physical Demands Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Work Environment Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Special Requirements Safety Sensitive: Y Department of Transportation - CDL: N Child Sensitive: N
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
AY 250807 / 120225
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