Equipment Operator Senior-Roads and Waste

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Equipment Operator Senior-Roads and Waste

Salary

$51,011.48 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

C127 FY24

Department

Any Metro Civil Service Department

Opening Date

07/04/2023

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Position Description

This position is posted continuously, if you have applied within the last six months, it is not necessary to apply.

These positions are located in the Roads and Waste Management divisions of Nashville Department of Transportation and the Sanitation Management division of Metro Water Services. These positions are responsible for operating various types of large complex vehicles and equipment associated with road maintenance and/or waste collection and disposal and for performing other skilled and unskilled labor functions. This position is also responsible for operating pavers, milling machines, bucket trucks, Automated/Semi-Automated collection vehicles, Front-End Loader and a Roll-Off Trucks used in collecting and transporting recyclables and refuse on a scheduled route to and from various locations.

Work Hours: Work schedules may be morning, afternoon or evening shifts and could also consist of weekends and holidays.

Typical Duties

• Operates gasoline and diesel powered equipment under transport or construction conditions.

• Safe and efficient operation of collection trucks on a scheduled route.

• Accurate reading of maps and written directions.

• Delivery of collected material at a processing facility.

• Routine, daily and detailed maintenance, safety checks and services on various equipment.

• Prepares written documentation of inspections, equipment defects and/or other operational problems.

• May assist in the training and instruction of lesser skilled employees.

• Serves as lead person and/or participates in the work of laboring personnel.

• Operates various equipment/vehicles of equal or lesser skill difficulty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eighth (8th) grade education and one (1) year of verifiable experience operating gasoline or diesel powered equipment or vehicles.

• Must be able to drive and operate equipment which utilizes a "joy stick".

• Must demonstrate proficiency in the operation of Automated/Semi-Automated collection vehicles, Front-End Loader and/or a Roll-Off Truck during employer provided training.

Failure to demonstrate sufficient proficiency on equipment during training and/or throughout first 6 months probationary period may result in termination of employment

• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test and physical exam

• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow street maps and other written directions.

For this specific position, "substitution will not be considered"

LICENSE REQUIRED

Valid "Class B" or higher Commercial Driver License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Do you have an 8th grade education or higher?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have one (1) year of experience operating gasoline or diesel-powered equipment or vehicles?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Indicate which piece(s) of equipment you are proficient operating:

• Asphalt Competence Roller

• Backhoe (rubber or track type)

• Boom Excavator (gradall)

• Dozer

• Lowboy Milling Machine

• Paving Machine

• Grader

• Bucket Truck

• Belt Loader

• Concrete Truck

• Oil Distributer

• Road Widener

• Street Flusher

• Street Sweeper

• Track Loader

• Traxavator

• Roll-off Truck

• Front-end Loader

• Knuckle Boom Truck

  04

  Are you able to drive and operate equipment which utilizes a "joy stick" mechanism?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have a current Valid "Class B" license or higher commercial driver license?

• Yes

• No

  06

  What is your skill in reading, comprehending and following street maps and other written directions?

• No skill or experience but, willing to learn

• Somewhat Skilled

• Proficient

• Expert

  07

  Indicate which department you are applying for?

• Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT)

• Water Services

• Both

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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