Equipment Operator-Streets & Drainage

Salary : $43,144.82 - $50,752.00 Annually
Location : Germantown Public Works, TN
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Streets
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 02/27/2026

The City of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an alcohol/drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization's values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence.

Every day. The expectation for senior leaders is to model The Germantown Way at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.
Description

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Under supervision, operate several types of construction equipment to perform excavating, grading, paving, and related activities in the construction and maintenance of city structures and substructures, ensuring safe and proper operation of equipment at all times. Perform routine and moderately complex tasks involving shallow excavating such as repairing street failures, curb replacement, and drainage, water and sewer repairs.

ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization's values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence.

Every day. As a mission-driven, values-centered organization, the expectation for City leaders is to model 'The Germantown Way' at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operate one or more of the following pieces of heavy construction equipment skillfully, safely, and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations: backhoe, telescopic boom excavator, pavement spreader, rollers, skid steer loaders, farm tractors, sewer machines, crack filler, or other light to heavy weight equipment.

Load, transport, and dump various materials such as sand, pavement, dirt, and gravel using manual transmission tandem axle dump trucks.

Maintain, troubleshoot and clean equipment. Check oil, water and tire pressure.

Inspect job sites for underground utilities, overhead obstructions and hazardous conditions.

Operate snow and ice removal equipment and assists with snow removal by performing manual tasks such as using shovel to throw materials onto roadway from rear of moving truck.

Excavate and maintain proper grade on shallow excavations, exercising care to avoid damage to nearby utility lines.

May be required to act in a lead capacity at job site where all other activities are secondary to equipment operation.

Work as a crew member performing manual labor when not operating equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

:

• Knowledge of the operation of construction and maintenance equipment
• Knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety rules, regulations and practices for operating heavy-duty equipment.
• Proficient skill in operating motorized construction and maintenance equipment and their accessories.
• Ability to read and understand operation manuals, verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate instructions and warnings to co-workers.
• Ability to feel levers and listen to sound of engine to determine depth of cut.
• Ability to hear and interpret equipment sounds to detect equipment malfunction or obstructions.
• Physical ability to perform essential job duties.

Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or GED, and one year of experience operating various types of motorized construction equipment, or any combination of education, training, and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform essential job functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class B Commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works outside exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Frequently exposed to dust and occasionally to dampness and unsanitary conditions. Subject to hazards of construction work and working around traffic. Subject to excessive noise from equipment. Subject to exposure to cut gas and electrical lines when performing excavating work. Subject to heavy lifting, as much as 50 lbs. a distance of four feet from the ground.

Subject to excessive reaching, pulling, pushing, feeling and climbing to operate…