MWSD Heavy Equipment Operator at CITY OF MANCHESTER

Manchester, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation, Backhoe Operation, Grader Operation, Trencher Operation, Preventative Maintenance, Safety Procedures, Hand Tool Usage, Greasing Equipment, Water Line Maintenance, Sewer Line Maintenance, Mechanical Skills, Physical Stamina, Communication Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Details Job Location: Manchester, TN 37355 SUMMARY: Operates and controls heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, and others as assigned. May be required to perform other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operates backhoes, graders, trenchers and other related classified equipment utilized in the maintenance and construction of water & sewer lineor facilities. Uses smaller machines and hand tools as required. Responsibilities include greasing backhoes and performing preventative maintenance on all heavy equipment. Job duties include those of the Light equipment operator as well as the proficient use of all equipment classified as heavy equipment. Knowledge of the proper and safe operation of heavy equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None Required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Page 1 High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.); or one-year related experience and/or ( Training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read analyze, and interpret reports and manuals. Ability to convey thoughts both orally and in written form. Must be able to follow simple instructions. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 1O's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or- two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Tennessee Commercial Driver License (Class A or B) PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb and/or balance. The employee is required to use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 25 lbs, frequently lift and/or move 50 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance and color vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to work in all weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally, the employee is exposed to wet conditions; high, precarious places; acidic, toxic, or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; noise level in the work environment can be loud. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates and controls heavy equipment such as backhoes and trenchers for the maintenance and construction of water and sewer lines. Responsibilities also include performing preventative maintenance and using smaller machines and hand tools as required.