Operator 1-Construction

Spring Hill, TN - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 31

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The City of Spring Hill is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Operator 1 within the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for operating equipment and performing skilled construction and maintenance work. This is a full-time non-exempt position reporting directly to the Construction Superintendent.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar repeated or a logical assignment to this class.

Operates trucks of various sizes and weights for loading hauling and unloading equipment materials and supplies.
Operates trucks and construction/power equipment such as mechanized broom backhoe man-lift dump truck front-end loader skid steers and rollers.
Operates jackhammers mowers brush chippers pipe saws asphalt/concrete saws and other small equipment.
Works with and assists crews in digging ditches and trenches hoisting material tools and equipment and laying pipes.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; reports defects and repairs needed to supervisor; cleans equipment.
Assists with installing and maintaining traffic control devices.
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of standard construction equipment.
Knowledge of hazards associated with equipment operation and applicable safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances governing equipment operation.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions used in laboring work.
Ability to quickly and accurately adjust machine or vehicle controls.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED.
Valid Tennessee Drivers License.
CDL required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Stormwater Level 1 Certification required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In the event of an emergency or disaster an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employees department Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before during or after an emergency/disaster.
Guaranteed 40 hours Monday through Saturday. Some Saturdays could be required due to weather

Supplemental Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please email Human Resources at

DescriptionThe City of Spring Hill is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Operator 1 within the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for operating equipment and performing skilled construction and maintenance work. This is a full-time non-exempt position reporting direc...