City of Chattanooga
Base Pay Range
$22.74/hr - $27.47/hr
Salary: GS.08 ($22.74 - $27.47 per hour)
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. (EST). Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.
FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position
Department: Public Works - Landfill
Location: Birchwood Landfill (9327 Birchwood Pike)
Classification Summary Incumbents in this classification operate vehicles, tracked or rubber-tired construction and maintenance equipment or other specialized equipment related to maintenance and construction in the Department of Public Works where operation of complex mechanisms requires a higher degree of skill, dexterity, and finesse, and where work is performed to exacting tolerances. Equipment includes backhoes, excavators, dozers, graders, and larger off-road vehicles. This classification is reserved for positions where the operation of off-road heavy equipment is the primary function of the job. Commercial vehicle operations are also required for some operations.
Essential Functions
Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, paving, and performing similar tasks 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; monitors and oversees activities of crew workers.
Performs basic and semi‑skilled labor as appropriate to assist in completion of maintenance, upkeep and construction projects; picks up debris; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary.
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 and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co‑workers, managers and citizens.
Excel in essential functions 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.
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. Demonstrated proficiency on a minimum of three (3) types of heavy equipment. Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work.
Special Requirements Safety Sensitive: Yes Department of Transportation - CDL: No Child Sensitive: No
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function>Distribution and Supply Chain Industries: Truck Transportation
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Salary: GS.08 ($22.74 - $27.47 per hour)
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. (EST). Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.
FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position
Department: Public Works - Landfill
Location: Birchwood Landfill (9327 Birchwood Pike)
Classification Summary Incumbents in this classification operate vehicles, tracked or rubber-tired construction and maintenance equipment or other specialized equipment related to maintenance and construction in the Department of Public Works where operation of complex mechanisms requires a higher degree of skill, dexterity, and finesse, and where work is performed to exacting tolerances. Equipment includes backhoes, excavators, dozers, graders, and larger off-road vehicles. This classification is reserved for positions where the operation of off-road heavy equipment is the primary function of the job. Commercial vehicle operations are also required for some operations.
Essential Functions
Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, paving, and performing similar tasks 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; monitors and oversees activities of crew workers.
Performs basic and semi‑skilled labor as appropriate to assist in completion of maintenance, upkeep and construction projects; picks up debris; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary.
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 and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co‑workers, managers and citizens.
Excel in essential functions 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.
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. Demonstrated proficiency on a minimum of three (3) types of heavy equipment. Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work.
Special Requirements Safety Sensitive: Yes Department of Transportation - CDL: No Child Sensitive: No
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function>Distribution and Supply Chain Industries: Truck Transportation
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