Equipment Operator Sr - Fleet Roadside Assistance

Position Description

Equipment Operator Sr - Fleet Roadside Assistance is a full-time Civil Service position in the Office of Fleet Management division of the Department of General Services. This role is responsible for operating various types of large complex vehicles and equipment associated with roadside assistance and for performing other skilled and unskilled labor functions. The position operates heavy and light duty wreckers, heavy and light duty tire trucks, light duty salt trucks, forklifts and any other equipment needed for roadside assistance, recovery and to transport vehicles to and from various locations.

The Metro General Services Department supports government operations by ensuring city vehicles run safely, maintaining city buildings, providing printing services, and more, allowing other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.

Applicable to day or evening shift opportunities.

• Operate heavy and light duty wreckers to transport city vehicles and equipment to and from various locations.
• Safely operate wreckers, tire trucks and other types of equipment.
• Accurately read maps, written directions and use hands‑free GPS devices.
• Operate pneumatic, electric and other hand tools including vehicle lifting and safety equipment such as jacks and jack stands.
• Perform routine, daily, and detailed maintenance, safety checks and services on wreckers, tire trucks and other equipment.
• Prepare written documentation of inspections, equipment defects and other operational problems.
• Operate a light duty salt truck to clear parking lots.
• Maintain and operate equipment and tools.
• Operate various equipment/vehicles of equal or lesser skill difficulty.
• Perform other skilled and unskilled labor duties as required.
• Assist in the training and instruction of lesser skilled employees.

Eighth (8th) grade education and one (1) year of verifiable experience operating gasoline or diesel‑powered equipment or vehicles.

For this specific position, substitutions will not be considered.

Valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver License.

During the 6 month probationary/training period the incumbent must demonstrate sufficient progress related to all required proficiencies in driving and operating equipment using hydraulics, operation of Rollbacks, Boom, Tire and Autoloader wreckers and reading, comprehending and following street maps and other written directions. Failure to demonstrate the required proficiencies may result in termination of employment.

If you have recently applied for this position there is no need to reapply; your application is still under consideration.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078, all employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents within six (6) months of employment.

• Experience operating heavy/light wreckers, tire trucks, roadside assistance service trucks or related equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615‑862‑6640.

Full‑time, Civil Service positions: 10 vacation days per year (increasing after 5 years of service), 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year.

Public Safety – Sworn and Civilian positions: 20 vacation days per year, 3 personal days per year, 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year.

Part‑time, Non‑Civil Service positions:
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Full‑time, Non‑Civil Service positions: contact hiring department for benefits information.

Seasonal/Temporary positions: no benefits…