Oper.Heavy Equip CDL A Lead

Job Code:7501004
Job Family/Function:75 – Labor, Trade, and Facilities Management\General 
FLSA:Nonexempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly 
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH008-H 
Duration (days/year):260 
Locations(s):Support Hub 

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Operates a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of light, medium and some heavy equipment and light to heavy duty trucks.Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties related to construction and maintenance of city roads and other city facilities.

What you will do

• Operates single axle dump trucks, dual axle dump trucks with automatic and manual transmissions, tractor trailer, skid steers, excavators, loaders, roller and compactors, tractors, sprayers, sweepers, snowplows, and salters, forklifts, backhoes, grader.


• Loads and moves dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, tow motors, or related equipment.


• Leads maintenance crew doing a variety of duties. Carries out work orders assigned to work crew.


• Takes actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.


• Checks fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability. Refuels equipment using fuel credit card and reconciles expenses to receipts daily.


• Establishes and maintains working relationships with others.


• Enforces and ensure crews follow safety regulations.


• Provides all required and appropriate documentation.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years Applicable experience operating heavy equipment on a work team Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License with CDL(A) endorsement Required

Equivalency
Starting At: $22.43


 

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.


 

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