What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equip Operator position at City of Memphis Careers?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor. Performs heavy construction and demolition work including but not limited to major earth work, sewer construction and repair. Operates all types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to, front-end loader, back-hoe loader, track-hoe excavator, and bulldozer (crawler tractor), with a high degree of skill and proficiency. Engages and disengages attachments to equipment using required tools. Moves construction materials from path of equipment. Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance such as, lubricating, fueling and cleaning equipment. May assist supervisor in the layout of new construction sites, cuts and fills from grade stakes. Loads and unloads heavy equipment and assists Heavy Equipment Mechanic as needed. Transports equipment.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires ability to operate assigned equipment which will involve repetitive motion, reaching, pulling, pushing, feeling and climbing. Requires ability to traverse grounds when moving equipment to surrounding job sites including wooded areas, bottom lands, and ditch banks. May require crawling under equipment to remove trapped debris. Must be able to communicate and interpret instructions and warnings. May require the ability to read maps and reference points to locate markings. Must be able to detect equipment malfunction or obstructions. Requires lifting (approx. 50 lbs.) to assist in maintenance of equipment or to change attachments.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed outdoors exposed to dust, fumes and changing weather conditions. Exposed to noise and traffic. May be exposed to gas and/or electrical lines that have been cut. May work in sludge surface disposal site.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in operating all types of heavy equipment required; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies in operating heavy equipment such as front-end loader, back-hoe loader, track-hoe excavator, and bulldozer (crawler tractor).
If assigned to General Services and Public Works Divisions:
Must possess a valid Class "A" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver License within six (6) months of hire and maintain it as a condition of continued employment and comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.
If assigned to any other Division within the City:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class “B” Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver License and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
