Operator 3-Construction

The City of Spring Hill is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Operator 3 within the Public Works Department. This role requires an experienced and highly capable equipment operator who can support complex construction maintenance and infrastructure projects while contributing to effective crew operations in the field. The Operator 3 position involves working with a wide range of specialized equipment coordinating essential work activities and maintaining strong safety and operational standards across varied job sites. This is a full-time non-exempt position reporting directly to the Construction Superintendent.

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.

• Performs skilled work for jobs related to new construction maintenance and repair of streets stormwater and rights-of-way.
• Performs skilled work in streets ditches and ponds using advanced level maintenance equipment.
• Gives routine first level maintenance to ensure equipment material and jobsites are safe and orderly and are in proper working order.
• Operates small to heavy equipment in compliance with the Citys operating safety policies and procedures including operation of industrial mowers excavation equipment dump trucks jet cleaners small equipment such as chainsaws blowers weed eaters shovels rakes to name a few.
• Assists team in construction and maintenance activities including but not limited to ditch maintenance stormwater system maintenance rights-of-way maintenance and repair.
• Plans and directs the obtaining of tools and materials needed for work directs the setting up of barricades and other warning devices to channel traffic around construction areas or other hazards.
• Will be required to stand by and or after-hours duties.
• Work safely around utilities traffic public crews being fully aware of their surroundings to minimize risk and hazards reporting any hazards accidents or injuries immediately to supervisor.
• Participate in meetings with crew and supervisors to discuss daily activities goals and maintain clear and open communication throughout the project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles practices methods materials and tools of several trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trade.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records on activities.
• Ability to apply all applicable safety measures.
• Ability to be a dedicated supportive member of our team.
• Ability to lead a small crew and direct activities.
• Skills in the operation and maintenance of tools machinery and equipment of the trades.
• Ability to perform manual work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to work in/or around traffic working around underground utilities: electric gas phone/fiber optics cable TV water sewer lines etc.
• Work well with others in a team environment.

• High School Diploma.
• Valid CDL Tennessee Drivers License
• Class A / Tanker Endorsement
• Stormwater Level 1 License is required or willingness to obtain CDL within 6 months.

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