The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is currently accepting online applications for a Motor Equipment Operator II on the construction/stormwater crew with the Public Works department. The employee performs intermediate skilled work operating dump trucks, medium construction equipment, sweepers, front end loaders, backhoes, knuckle booms, mowing tractors, sanitation trucks or equivalent equipment; does related work as required. This is skilled work in the operation of moderately complex specialized maintenance and construction automotive equipment. The work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment. Employees in this class must have manipulative skill of a higher degree than employees of a lower class, and work in this class differs from that of the lower class of operator in that incumbents must operate heavier, more complex and specialized equipment, and several types of equipment within this category interchangeably. Supervision may be exercised over one or two laborers assigned to garbage or refuse pick up, right-of-way maintenance and mowing, or may act as crew leader. Work may be performed with considerable independence, but a supervisor will regularly check the work performed for quality, quantity, safety of operation and care of equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing automotive equipment operation; general knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of heavy automotive and similar public works equipment; general knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance needs of maintenance and construction equipment; general knowledge of the City, including the location and layout of streets and alleys; ability to service various types of relatively heavy equipment and to make minor running repairs; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and to prepare required reports; skill in the operation of moderately complex construction and maintenance equipment; physical strength and agility sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

Completion of high school or GED and some experience in the operation and routine maintenance of trucks, specialized automotive equipment or related automotive equipment at the level of Motor Equipment Operator I; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Position requires a valid Class "B" CDL issued by the State of Tennessee or must be able to obtain one within one hundred and twenty (120) days of employment. T he City will provide the required training to a obtain a commercial driver's license. Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening and background check required. EEO